About Laura
Laura Bowen is a fifth-generation Texas cattle rancher turned attorney from Winkler County, Texas. Seeing a need to bridge gaps between attorneys and the rural landowners they represent, Laura strives to help landowners understand all contracts touching and concerning land as well as negotiating to secure the best compensation and protections for future generations. Having worked alongside her family for many years, Laura is uniquely suited to understand landowner’s needs.
Education And Honors
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Texas Tech University School of Law
Articles Editor – Estate Planning & Community Property Law Journal
Master of Science, Agriculture and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts, Lubbock Christian University
Memberships
Austin Bar Association – Member
American Association of Professional Landmen – Forms Committee Member
WRISE – Member
Publications
2020, Co-Author of Texas Journal of Oil, Gas and Energy Law publication
The Sun Ariseth: A Guide to Drafting Solar Leases
2021, Co-Author of Texas Tech Law Review publication
Avoid Voidance: How to Draft Oil and Gas Legal Descriptions in Compliance with the Texas Statute of Frauds
2021, Co-Author of State Bar of Texas publication
Make Peace, Not War: Negotiating and Drafting Accommodation Agreements in the Oil and Gas Industry with Wind and Solar Companies
2022, Author and Presenter of State Bar of Texas publication
Solar and Wind Update
2022, Co-Author of Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section Report publication
Property Tax and Renewables: Guide to Analyzing and Drafting Tax Clauses
2022, Author and Presenter of State Bar of Texas publication
Title Examination for Mineral Rights and Renewable Energy
2022, Presenter at Dallas Bar Association Energy Law Section 37th Annual Review of Energy Law
Property Tax and Renewables
2023, Co-Author of Permian Basin Oil and Gas Law publication
Drilling for Oil During the Green New Deal: A Reckoning or Peace for Our Time?
Upcoming publication in 2024, Author of Texas Tech Journal of the Energy Law Practitioner publication
Hydrogen, A Texas-Sized Endeavor
Client Services
Wind Leasing
Solar Leasing
Battery Storage Leasing
Data Storage Leasing
Mineral Accommodations
Surface Use Agreements
Personal
Laura lives in Lakeway, Texas with her husband, Watson, daughter, Blake, and their two dogs. Both her and her husband are West Texas cattle ranchers, and spend their free time visiting their property, hunting, hiking, and taking care of the livestock
