20Feb
State Representative Charlie Geren introduced House Bill No. 1405 which would require any Landman functioning inside the state of Texas of apply for and obtain a license. The licensing, requirements, and continuing education would be handled by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
A landman is defined as anyone who:
- Aquires or Manages petroleum, natural gas, or mineral interests.
- Performs title searchs or contract functions in relation to exploration/exploitation of those mineral interests.
- Negotiates the aquisition of divestiture of oil, gas, and mineral rights; including pipeline related issues.
- Negotiates business agreements that allow for mineral exploration/development.
There are some exceptions, like licensed attorneys, land owners, and attorney’s in fact. If passed, this bill would take effect January 1, 2010; and require individuals to obtain a license by March 1, 2010.
There is no doubt that this would add signifigant revenue for TREC, but I tend to think that TREC is not the appropriate entity for this issue. There could be several plusses and minuses here. Would be interesting to know what you think. Should Landmen be Licensed?
20Feb
No doubt about it, Crime Time may be one of the most interesting local blogs.
20Feb
The Parks and Community Services Department is launching a “Heritage Tree Campaign” in the Fort Worth area. You can nominate your favorite tree, or any tree with historical and/or community signifigance. They are hoping to include 100 local trees in this first year. To be nominated, the trees must meet the following criteria:
- Possess unusual size, age, species significance or other characteristic that contributes to its heritage status.
- Be located on an historic site, or contribute to the history of a site.
- Enjoy notoriety.
- Serve as a well known landmark.
- Contribute to significant communities ties.
The site Fort Worth Forestry site mention the trees growing in the middle of Crestwood Drive, the I-30 homeless Christmas tree, Mesquite at Will Rogers, and several others. I would have to mention the trees along the hidden road originating at Crestwood Park, and ending at Greenwood Cemetary. This a beautiful road, lined with nature. Unfortunately I believe Chesapeake has planned a well site along this road. I would anticipate repaving of the road and perhaps some reduction in the wildlife there.
I would be interested to see what other ideas people have for trees which might meet this criteria.
19Feb
Kevin got some great pics of the new W7th development. If you aren’t subscribed to Fort Worthology… You should be.
Cypress Equities has been very open about their high hopes for the local commercial market. Long term I think that they are correct, but short term they may be being a little optimistic. Montgomery Plaza has had a very hard time filling their space, and I don’t expect things to be any different on West 7th. I would expect a relative ghost town for some time, and slow residential sales. Maybe they can entice those loft buyers from Montgomery Plaza to make the switch to something a little bit more… tangible.
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