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2026 NARO Texas Convention

  • 07/14/2026
  • 07/18/2026
  • Omni Barton Creek Resort, 8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin, TX 78735

Registration

  • Includes an Introductory Membership for one person, one year from date of registration. The $75 is nonrefundable.
  • For guests who are attending meals and receptions only. This does not include access to presentations or event materials.
  • For NARO members only.
  • Includes a 1 year Introductory Membership for one person. The $75 is nonrefundable.
  • For guests who are attending meals and receptions only. This does not include access to presentations or event materials.
Register

Convention Overview

Join mineral and royalty owners from across the region for the 2026 NARO Texas Convention in Austin.

This multi-day event offers valuable education and networking with sessions on mineral management, estate planning, division orders, and other key topics.
Hear from industry professionals, legal experts, and government officials while connecting with fellow mineral owners.
Whether you’re new to mineral ownership or experienced, this event provides practical insights to help you better manage your mineral interests.
 
Important Event Information
Includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, seminars, receptions, after hours free social events and attendee materials.
 
Additional Registration Links
Don't miss the Texas State Capitol Tour
Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities
Register for Foundations of Mineral Ownership
Sign up for Mineral Management Review Course
Learn the basics at Glen Webb's Mineral Management 101
Register for Glen Webb's Introduction to Estate Planning
 
Hotel Details
Barton Creek Resort
Omni Barton Creek Resort
8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin, TX 78735
Group Room Rate: $215/night (Resort fees included!)
Group Room Rate Ends June 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Book your room before May 31st and email reservation number to texas@naro-us.org for entry into door prize drawing.

*King rooms are sold out. Book a double queen room for the discounted rate.                     
Reserve Your Room
 
Important Dates to Remember
June 15 Last Day – Early Bird
Early Bird discount registration rates
June 22 Last Day (special rate ends at 5:00 PM)
Group room rate $215/night (includes resort fees)
June 30 Last Day
Refund request deadline, less $25 processing fee
2026 NARO Texas Convention Agenda
*Preliminary agenda  * Subject to change
Tuesday, July 14
Time Session Speaker / Notes
12:00 – 5:00 PM Tour of the Texas State Capitol
Sponsored by TBD		 Transportation and box lunch included
Extra fee applies
Wednesday, July 15
Time Session Speaker / Notes
8:30 – 11:30 AM Foundations of Mineral Ownership TBD
1:00 – 5:00 PM Mineral Management Review Course (for CMM/RMM) TBD
1:00 – 4:00 PM Mineral Management 101 (extra fee applies) Glen Webb
6:00 – 9:00 PM Welcome Back Pool Party – FREE EVENT Snacks and water provided. Cash bar.
Thursday, July 16
Time Session Speaker / Notes
8:00 AM Exhibit Set-Up Opens
 8:30 – 11:30 AM  Introduction to Estate Planning (extra fee applies)  Glen Webb
8:30 – 11:00 AM

Division Orders with DOI Advanced Class

(extra fee applies) 		Melanie Finnegan, CDOA, Comstock Resources
9:00 AM Registration and Exhibits Open
9:00 – 11:00 AM Registered Mineral Management (RMM) Exam TBD
11:00 – 12:00 PM NARO Texas Board Meeting
GENERAL SESSION
1:00 – 1:15 PM Welcome Address Lana Straub, NARO Texas President
1:15 – 2:00 PM Update on Produced Water and Legislative Efforts Ben Sebree, The Sebree Law Firm and NARO Texas Lobbyist
2:15 – 3:00 PM Data Centers, Power Generation and LNG Exports: Impacts on Gas Demand Tom Seng, Assistant Professor of Energy Finance, Texas Christian University
3:00 – 3:30 PM

Break - Sponsored by

Ask Isaac
3:30 – 4:15 PM Railroad Commission Candidate Forum - Candidates TBD Wade Caldwell, Caldwell Clark Fanucchi & Finlayson, PLLC - Moderator
4:15 – 5:00 PM Waltz Across Texas TBD
5:00 – 5:15 PM Recognition of Public Officials and Special Guests Lana Straub, NARO Texas President
5:00 - 6:30 PM

Reception - Sponsored by

OG Trust Services
8:00 - 10:00 PM  Glow Mini Golf - FREE EVENT  Snacks and water provided.
Friday, July 17
Time Session Speaker / Notes
7:30 – 8:30 AM

Breakfast - Sponsored by

RL Royalty
8:00 AM Registration / Exhibits Open
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 9:00 – 9:45 AM
Track A When Contracts Collide with Title: Jurisdictional Constraints in Mineral Ownership Disputes following Braxton Minerals III v. Bauer et al Charles Hosey, Frost Bank
Track B How to Deal with Owner Relations Departments

Emily Glass, Mineral Manager, Whitley Penn
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 9:45 – 10:30 AM
Track A Floating vs. Fixed Royalty Update William Christian, Attorney and Shareholder, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, P. C.
Track B How to Fix Bad Division Orders Eli Huffman, CPL, CMM, President and General Counsel, Eagle Natural Resource Management, LLC
10:30 – 11:00 AM

Break - Sponsored by TBD

MDJ Minerals
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 11:00 – 11:50 AM
Track A AI Applications for Mineral Owners Jerris Johnson, CPL and Technology Advocate, Co-Host of The Real Deal Landman Show Podcast
Track B Interpleader Actions Pat Long-Weaver, Field Manning Stone Aycock, PC
12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch & Keynote Speaker: Position, Power and Persuasion: Effective Stakeholder Management Jennifer Bennett, Business Advisor and Retired Energy Executive
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 1:30 – 2:15 PM
Track A ERCOT and the Future of Texas Energy Woody Rickerson, Sr. Vice President and COO, ERCOT
Track B Estate Planning Update TBD
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 2:15 – 3:00 PM
Track A Future Proofing Your Lease TBD
Track B Managing Minerals with Extended Family Wade Caldwell, Caldwell Clark Fanucchi & Finlayson, PLLC
3:00 – 3:15 PM
  BREAK - Sponsored by TBD  
3:30 – 4:15 PM  Update on Legislative Changes and RRC Regulatory Actions

Ed Longanecker,

TIPRO President 
4:15 – 5:00 PM  National Perspective

 Jon Corkern,

NARO Executive Director
5:00 – 6:30 PM  RECEPTION - Sponsored by TBD  
Beginning at 8 PM  Night Golf & Outdoor Games    FREE EVENT - Ladybird Lawn  Snacks and water provided.  Cash bar. 
Saturday, July 18
Time Session Speaker / Notes
7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast - Sponsored by TBD
8:30 – 9:10 AM NARO Texas Annual Members Meeting Lana Straub, NARO Texas President
9:10 – 10:00 AM How to Tackle Orphan and Inactive Well Issues  Schuyler Wight, Landowner
10:00 – 10:15 AM Break - Sponsored by TBD
10:15 – 11:00 AM Ad Valorem Taxation: What Nobody Wants to Tell You About Property Taxes

Jon Geserick, Texas Mineral Tax Consultants
11:00 – 11:45 AM Developments in Water Infrastructure and Marketing in the Permian Joshua C. Brooks, Owner, Dufrane Technologies, LLC
11:45 AM Concluding Remarks and Raffle Drawings

Lana Straub,

NARO Texas President
12:15 - 1:30 PM NARO Texas Board Meeting  

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