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West Texas Resources Creates Operating Subsidiary
West Texas Resources has announced the formation of WTXR Operating (Texas) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary formed to operate oil and gas wells in Texas.
The company was incorporated to operate oil and gas wells in which West Texas Resources, Inc. owns interests. WTXR operating with begin with the operation of several leases in South Texas and a lease in East Texas.
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