[Last Laugh]

When the water trucks start tearing up the roads cities are going to rethink the decision. JMO

The property owner is paid for access to those minerals through a land lease. The oil companies provide a contract stating that any damage done will be repaired. The property owner has plenty of rights.

I know this as fact, as I own, and lease out 337+ acres in Wise County.

[rahbert]

As one who does not own the mineral rights I'm
not eager to test the surface repair clause.

My neighbors who have operations on their properties
tell horror stories about brine infusion wells poisoning
their stock ponds and placement of spite wells in front
of their house if they complain.

[DainBramage]

I know about the oil field. The repair clause is a joke. The oil companies do not give a rats ass about your surface.