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Resident tells council dozens of Grand Prairie properties are in mineral-interest pooling ahead of Railroad Commission hearing
Summary
At the meeting Dr. Deanna Mims Johnson told the council she represents more than 500 surface owners potentially affected by a mineral-interest pooling agreement and asked whether council or staff will attend a Railroad Commission hearing on Feb. 10 regarding TEP's proposed leases and drilling through the city.
Dr. Deanna Mims Johnson told the Grand Prairie City Council she and more than 500 other property owners are listed in a mineral-interest pooling agreement and that the Sixth-largest Texas oil producer, TEP, is seeking leases that could lead to wells drilled through parts of the city.
"My property, along with 504 other citizens' properties, are up for grabs through [a] mineral interest pooling agreement," Dr. Mims Johnson said and urged the council to confirm safeguards to protect surface owners. She asked whether the city or council members would attend a Railroad Commission meeting on Feb. 10 and said she planned to attend to voice her concerns.
Council members asked staff to exchange contact information and provide follow-up; the mayor asked staffers (Noreen and Cindy) to meet with the commenter and return with answers to some questions that may be in staff's purview. Staff did not commit to positions the council could not legally take but agreed to provide available information and next steps for residents.
The comment recorded a clear request for information about timelines, contractor names for seismic operations, impacts to surface use, and how property owners would be notified if wells proceed.
