---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-303459"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PBT"
cik: "0000319654"
company_name: "PERMIAN BASIN ROYALTY TRUST"
filed_at: "2023-12-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T07:08:44.237809+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Permian Basin Royalty Trust sues operator Blackbeard for $15M+ in improper royalty deductions

## Summary
- Trustee filed complaint in Northern District of Texas against Blackbeard Operating LLC.
- Seeks more than $15 million in damages for alleged impermissible overhead and expense deductions.
- Trust holds a 75% net overriding royalty in Waddell Ranch properties in Crane County, Texas.
- Lawsuit claims deductions improperly reduced royalty payments to the Trust.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-303459
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PBT
- cik: 0000319654
- company_name: PERMIAN BASIN ROYALTY TRUST
- filed_at: 2023-12-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/319654/000119312523303459/0001193125-23-303459-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/319654/000119312523303459/d518467d8k.htm

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