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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 Railroad Commission Office 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 1st and email reservation number to texas@naro-us.org for entry into door prize drawing. 
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 Railroad Commission Offices
Benefits NARO Texas Legislative Fund		 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 – 10:00 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
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
1:15 – 2:00 PM Update on Produced Water and Legislative Efforts Ben Sebree
2:15 – 3:00 PM Data Centers, Power Generation and LNG Exports: Impacts on Gas Demand TBD
3:00 – 3:30 PM Break Sponsored by TBD
3:30 – 4:15 PM Railroad Commission Candidate Forum Moderator: Wade Caldwell
4:15 – 5:00 PM Waltz Across Texas TBD
5:00 – 5:15 PM Recognition of Public Officials and Special Guests Lana Straub
Friday, July 17
Time Session Speaker / Notes
7:30 – 8:30 AM Breakfast Sponsored by TBD
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 TBD
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 9:45 – 10:30 AM
Track A Floating vs. Fixed Royalty Update TBD
Track B How to Fix Bad Division Orders TBD
10:30 – 11:00 AM Break Sponsored by TBD
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 11:00 – 11:50 AM
Track A AI Applications for Mineral Owners TBD
Track B Interpleader Actions Pat Long-Weaver
12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch & Keynote Speaker – Topic TBD TBD
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 1:30 – 2:15 PM
Track A Discoveries and Innovations in the Permian TBD
Track B Estate Planning Basics Pete & Angele Watson
BREAKOUT SESSIONS | 2:15 – 3:00 PM
Track A Future Proofing Your Lease TBD
Track B Managing Minerals with Extended Family TBD
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
9:10 – 10:00 AM How to Get Your Wells Plugged by the Railroad Commission TBD
10:00 – 10:15 AM Break Sponsored by TBD
10:15 – 11:00 AM The Royalty Trolls TBD
11:00 – 11:45 AM AI Impact on Oil and Gas Related Jobs TBD
11:45 AM Concluding Remarks and Raffle Drawings Lana Straub

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