What Determines Property Tax?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 07/16/2014
- Oil and Gas
While most people despise property taxes, it can sometimes be helpful to do a little in-depth studying. This at least gives you an understanding of how property taxes are determined and why they are levied.
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5 Things You Didn’t Know about Texas Land Records
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 07/14/2014
- Oil and Gas
While Texas land records may seem like an ordinary thing, they actually have a fairly extraordinary background. Their history is as rich and deep as any state in this country and provides an interesting look at how records are compiled, ...
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Take a Look, It's in a Book: Recommended Reading for Landmen
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 06/04/2014
- Oil and Gas
Staying informed about the latest industry news puts landmen on a fast course to career success. As the role of land professionals continues to evolve, reading industry literature is the best way to anticipate changes coming down the pike, ...
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The Texas Shale Boom: A History
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 06/02/2014
- Oil and Gas
The best natural gas opportunity to present itself in years, the discovery of the Barnett and Eagle Ford Shale regions has had a significant positive impact on Texas’ oil and gas companies, landmen and other land professionals. By ...
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5 Must Have Apps for the Landman Community
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 05/12/2014
- Oil and Gas
With advancements in technology increasing each year, landmen have access to innovative new tools that aid in getting the job done. From mapping programs to land service-specific apps, the following mobile apps prove useful for ...
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The History of Public Land Records in Texas
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 05/07/2014
- Oil and Gas
The United States National Archives include over 10 million land records documenting the transfer of government land to private ownership. Because Texas was not included in the 30 public land states for which archives were preserved, the ...
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Where Are the Biggest Shale Reserves in the U.S.?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 04/25/2014
- Oil and Gas
A form of natural gas, shale gas is emerging as a top resource for energy in the United States, and experts predict shale will account for over 60% of natural gas production in the US by 2020. While China produces the most shale gas, the ...
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Revamping Your Land Service’s Business Website
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 04/21/2014
- Oil and Gas
If you own a land service business, a well-designed website serves as your official introduction to the internet’s global population. Isn’t it important to make a positive first impression? Revamping your business’ website is guaranteed to ...
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Social Media Tools Even Oil and Gas Professionals Can Use!
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 04/07/2014
- Oil and Gas
Social media is a powerful tool for any industry, but is sadly underused by oil and gas professionals and landmen. One reason for this may be the assumption that social media is simply for shopping and socializing; this couldn’t be further ...
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What Certifications Do Landmen Need?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 04/02/2014
- Oil and Gas
To ensure the highest level of qualification, professional landmen can attain three different levels of certification, as established by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL). Since its establishment in 1956, the AAPL has ...
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