Frequently Asked Questions for Interest Owners
The oil and gas industry can be complicated, and we understand that navigating mineral interests, royalty payments, and leaseholds can raise questions. To support our interest owners, we’ve put together answers to the questions we receive most often.
Ownership & Title Questions
What is a Division Order?
A Division Order is a directive signed by the royalty owner verifying the purchaser or operator of a well and the decimal interest of production owned by the royalty owner. It also provides the owner’s address and tax identification number. A division order form must be accompanied by an IRS Form W-9.
What happens if I change my marital status?
We need a certified copy of the marriage certificate or divorce decree to verify the change and update our records. We will return the certified document to your address on file once the update is complete.
What happens when an interest owner passes away?
It is essential that we are notified when an interest or property owner passes away. Once notified, the owner’s revenue will be placed in suspense until required documents are received.
Payment & Revenue Questions
Why does my payment amount change?
Market changes, natural depletion, mechanical issues, or routine maintenance can temporarily affect production and cause price fluctuations or downtime. If you believe an error has occurred, please email us at Land@stateoil.com.
Why would payments be suspended?
For your protection, payments may be suspended if there are questions about your account, including:
• Returned check due to incorrect address
• Title dispute
• Property transfer in progress
• Death of an interest owner
• Multiple outstanding checks
• Returned check due to incorrect address
• Title dispute
• Property transfer in progress
• Death of an interest owner
• Multiple outstanding checks
What type of annual statements will I receive?
Royalty interest owners receiving more than $10, and working-interest owners receiving more than $600 annually, receive IRS Form 1099. This summarizes your total payments and tax withholdings for the previous year.
When should I expect my 1099?
We mail 1099s on Jan. 31 to royalty owners paid over $10 and working interest owners paid over $600. If you don’t receive yours by Feb. 16 or need corrections, email us.
Address & Contact Updates
What happens if I change my address?
It is extremely important that we are notified when an interest or property owner changes their address. Failure to do so can result in a suspension of revenue. Address changes must be received in writing and must include the signature of the mineral owner, and both the old address and the new address.
Send change of address requests to:
Texas State Oil
Land Department
105 Nursery Ln. #200
Fort Worth, TX 76114
Or email a PDF to: land@texasstateoil.com
Send change of address requests to:
Texas State Oil
Land Department
105 Nursery Ln. #200
Fort Worth, TX 76114
Or email a PDF to: land@texasstateoil.com
Checks & Statements
I have a question about my royalty check or division order form. Whom do I contact?
Revenue statements are posted on EnergyLink.com. You will need to establish an account with EnergyLink to access statements online.
What do I do if my check is lost or stolen?
If a check is lost or stolen, please contact our accounting department at:
accounting@texasstateoil.com
accounting@texasstateoil.com