[Dog Gone]

Texas state waters extend further into the Gulf than Louisiana's. That's true, and it's always been true. Same with Florida.

But it's only about 6 miles more.

In the 60 years since offshore production began, the close-in stuff has mostly been found and produced, so it's a fairly moot point.

But somehow this historical difference of six miles of jurisdiction is used as justification for Louisiana now demanding 50% of the royalties out to the extent of US federal territorial waters.

It's a leap in logic that one can't honestly make.

[Saints fan]

Why doeas Texas and Florida get 9 miles out and Louisiana only gets 3? Louisiana is only asking for 50% of these 6 miles. Texas and Florida get 100% of these 6 miles. Why the disparity?