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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-208639"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PBT"
cik: "0000319654"
company_name: "PERMIAN BASIN ROYALTY TRUST"
filed_at: "2026-05-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T22:59:52.129194+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SoftVest seeks to amend Permian Basin Royalty Trust indenture; hearing on May 8 rescheduled to 9:30 a.m.

## Summary
- SoftVest, L.P. filed petition to modify Trust Indenture: eliminate 75% approval requirement for amendments.
- Seek to delete prohibited amendments article, allow amendments by majority vote of unitholders.
- Hearing before 96th District Court of Tarrant County on May 8, 2026, moved to 9:30 a.m. CT.
- Trust (PBT) is a Texas royalty trust; litigation could change governance structure.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-208639
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PBT
- cik: 0000319654
- company_name: PERMIAN BASIN ROYALTY TRUST
- filed_at: 2026-05-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/319654/000119312526208639/0001193125-26-208639-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/319654/000119312526208639/2026-05_pbt_spec_hearing.htm

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