Texas Supreme Court’s “Produced Water” Ruling: What led up to it—and what it means on the ground for ranchers
Yanasa TV News A first-of-its-kind ruling puts “produced water” in operators’ hands by default—reshaping leases, liability, and reuse prospects for Texas ranchers. The Texas Supreme Court has handed down a first-of-its-kind ruling on who owns “produced water,” the salty, often contaminated fluid that comes up with oil and gas. In Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG…
