Introduction: Urban Gas Symposium Commentary

I am pleased to comment on the articles contained in this Urban Gas Symposium issue of our law review. I congratulate the Texas Wesleyan Law Review for hosting a superior event surrounding the serious issues effecting oil and gas exploration, issues that will impact our lives for years to come. Undoubtedly, like any new discovery, the Barnett Shale, has brought wealth and prosperity to a considerable number of people. Great wealth, however, does not come without a price.

Accordingly, new discoveries always lead to new controversies, new misunderstandings, and new disputes. The articles in this issue of the Law Review offer a diverse and well-rounded examination of some of these items and make an effort at offering some explanation and guidance for the future.