Oil and Gas


TOASE provides sophisticated guidance on all municipal oil and gas matters in the Barnett Shale. A sampling of our recent work on behalf of our City clients includes the following:


Drafting, and amending Oil and Gas Ordinances and Resolutions addressing and regulating all aspects of oil and gas production including but not limited to:

      •   Noise regulations

      •   Compressor and gathering stations regulations and requirements

      •   Seismic activity requirements

      •   Environmental concerns

Negotiate and assist with securing mineral lease agreements on behalf of our municipalities as property owners
Draft resolutions and ordinances restricting and regulating the use of City-owned property by pipeline companies
Conduct Town Hall meetings to provide information to our clients' citizens regarding controversial oil and gas drilling