Remember the idea of providing royalties to landowners from pipelines or toll roads? New hampshire has a new spin on this concept.
If a pipeline traverses and the product is sold elsewhere, then levey a 12.5% fee on the sale. Where does the 12.5% go? The fee is to be additional compensation for landowners who had property seized for right-of-way for pipeline construction.
Why does this matter in Texas? Bonjour Pecos Pipeline that is moving product from Texas to Mexico. There is a group of unhappy landowners and conservation types that are organized and vocal. This is right up there ally.