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dplo_Ex10_1

		
			Exhibit 10.1
		

		
			[***] Certain identified information has been excluded from the exhibit because it is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
		

		
			DIPLOMAT PHARMACY, INC.
		

		
			Form of Modified Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement  (Performance-Based)
		

		
			Sign-On Inducement Equity Award
		

		
			Grantee:  Brian Griffin
		

		
			Grant Date:  June 4, 2018
		

		
			Number of Restricted Stock Units:  374,625
		

		
			1.         Grant of RSUs.   Pursuant to and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, effective as of the Grant Date set forth above, Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (the “Company”) grants to the Grantee identified above an award of 374,625 Restricted Stock Units (the “RSUs”), subject to increase or decrease as provided herein, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (this “Agreement”). Although the RSUs are being granted as an inducement grant and not under any equity incentive compensation program of the Company, this Agreement shall be construed as if such RSUs had been granted under the Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) in accordance and consistent with, and subject to, the provisions of the Plan, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. Except as expressly set forth herein, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail. Each RSU that becomes earned and vested in accordance with the terms of this Agreement represents the right to receive one share of common stock, no par value, of Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (“Common Stock”).  Capitalized terms not defined in this Agreement have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Plan.
		

		
			2.         Vesting of RSUs.  Grantee shall have no right or entitlement in respect of the RSUs unless and to the extent the RSUs become vested in accordance with this Agreement. The RSUs shall vest on the Determination Date (as defined below) dependent on the following:
		

		
			(a)        Revenues. Forty percent (40%) of the RSUs (“Revenue-based RSUs”) shall vest as follows:
		

		
			(i)         100% of the Revenue-based RSUs shall vest if the Company’s revenue combined for fiscal years ended December 31, 2018  (the “2018 Performance Year”) and December 31, 2019 (the “2019 Performance Year” along with the 2018 Performance Year, each a “Performance Year”)  is at least equal to $[***].
		

		
			(ii)       200% of the Revenue-based RSUs shall vest if the Company’s revenue combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year is at least equal to $[***].
		

		
			
		

		
			

		 

		

		
			(iii)      300% of the Revenue-based RSUs shall vest if the Company’s revenue combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year is at least equal to $[***].
		

		
			(iv)       400% of the Revenue-based RSUs shall vest if the Company’s revenue combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year is at least equal to $[***].
		

		
			(v)        Grantee will forfeit 100% of the Revenue-based RSUs if the Company’s revenue combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year is less than $[***].
		

		
			(vi)       Grantee will earn a number of Revenue-based RSUs corresponding to the linear increase in the Company’s revenue combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year above each of the revenue thresholds set forth in subsections (a)(i)-(a)(iii) above.
		

		
			(b)        Adjusted EBITDA.  Sixty percent (60%) of the RSUs (“Adjusted EBITDA-based RSUs”) shall vest on the Determination Date dependent on the following:
		

		
			(i)         100% of the Adjusted EBITDA-based RSUs shall vest if the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA (to be calculated in the same manner as under the Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. Annual Performance Bonus Plan) combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year is at least equal to $[***].
		

		
			(ii)       200% of the Adjusted EBITDA-based RSUs shall vest if the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year is at least equal to $[***].
		

		
			(iii)      300% of the Adjusted EBITDA-based RSUs shall vest if the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year is at least equal to $[***].
		

		
			(iv)       400% of the Adjusted EBITDA-based RSUs shall vest if the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year is at least equal to $[***].
		

		
			(v)        Grantee will forfeit 100% of the Adjusted EBITDA-based RSUs if the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year is less than $[***].
		

		
			(vi)       Grantee will earn a number of Adjusted EBITDA-based RSUs corresponding to the linear increase in the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA combined for the 2018 Performance Year and 2019 Performance Year above each of the Adjusted EBITDA thresholds set forth in subsections (b)(i)-(b)(iii) above.
		

		
			
		

		
			

		 

		

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			(c)        Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions or Divestitures.  In the event the Company consummates the acquisition or divestiture, of an entity or assets, with a transaction value of greater than $25,000,000 (as determined by the Board or the Compensation Committee, in its reasonable discretion), the Company will modify the performance goals set forth in Sections 2(a) and 2(b) herein, respectively, to reflect the expected revenue and Adjusted EBITDA as a result of the transaction(s), on a prospective basis upon closing of a transaction.
		

		
			(d)        Rounding of Earned RSUs.  The Board or Compensation Committee shall round, up or down to the nearest whole number, the number of earned RSUs and the revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for each Performance Year, in its sole discretion provided that it calculates such measures consistently for all RSUs with Grant Dates in the same year.
		

		
			(e)        Timing of Determination of Vesting of RSUs.  Except as further set forth in Section 3(b) herein, whether and the extent to which RSUs become vested under Sections 2(a) and 2(b) herein will be determined as of the earlier of the following dates (the “Determination Date”) (i) the date the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 2019 Performance Year, which includes the audited financial statements for such year, or (ii) if the filing specified in the foregoing clause (i) is not made by March 31 of the year following the Performance Year, the date the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approves the financial statements of the Company for the 2019 Performance Year.
		

		
			(f)        Forfeiture of Unvested RSUs.  Except as further set forth in Section 3(b) herein, upon the Determination Date, any RSUs that have not vested under Sections 2(a) and 2(b) herein shall expire, terminate and be forfeited and of no further force or effect. Each RSU that becomes vested under Sections 2(a) and 2(b) herein shall be eligible to become vested in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Sections 3 and 4 herein.
		

		
			3.         Vesting.
		

		
			(a)        Normal Vesting.  Grantee shall have no right or entitlement in respect of the RSUs unless and to the extent the RSUs have become vested in accordance with Sections 2(a) and 2(b), respectively, herein.
		

		
			(b)        Accelerated Vesting as a Result of Increase in Shareholder Value.  Notwithstanding Section 3(a) herein, in the event that the Company enters into a strategic transaction during the 2019 Performance Year that does not result in a Change  in  Control, but has the effect of increasing the Company’s  stock price so that the Company’s closing stock price following the public announcement of such strategic transaction equals or exceeds  [***]% of the 365-day average trading price immediately prior to the announcement of such strategic transaction  and such increased stock price is sustained for a period of [***] consecutive trading days during the 2019 Performance Year or, for public announcements that occur after December 2, 2019 with respect to a strategic transaction that is entered into during the 2019 Performance Year,  the 20 consecutive trading days immediately following the public announcement of such strategic transaction,  upon verification by the Board or Compensation Committee, that the foregoing criteria was met, 400% of the RSUs shall vest immediately.
		

		
			
		

		
			

		 

		

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			4.        Accelerated Vesting upon Termination after Change in Control.  Notwithstanding Section 3 herein, upon the termination without Cause by the Company or a Subsidiary (or a successor, as applicable) of Grantee’s service as an employee or if Grantee resigns for Good Reason (as defined in Section 6 herein) in connection with or within one year following the consummation of a Change in Control, then the vesting of any unvested portion of the RSUs shall accelerate such that 100% of the RSUs shall vest, effective immediately prior to such termination of Grantee’s employment.  In the event of a Change in Control, if the Company’s successor (which, for the purposes of this provision, is the acquirer of the Company’s assets in a Change in Control resulting from the sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets) does not agree to assume this Agreement, or to substitute an equivalent award or right for this Award, and if Grantee has remained continuously employed from the Grant Date to the date of the Change in Control, and does not voluntarily resign without continuing with the Company’s successor, then the vesting of any unvested portion of the RSUs shall accelerate such that the RSUs shall be vested to the same extent as if Grantee had been terminated without Cause as described in this Section 4, effective immediately prior to, and contingent upon, the consummation of such Change in Control.
		

		
			5.         Termination of Employment.  Upon termination of Grantee’s employment with the Company or a Subsidiary for any reason, vesting of the RSUs shall terminate and any portion of the RSUs that are unvested at the time of termination of Grantee’s employment with the Company or a Subsidiary shall expire, terminate and be forfeited and of no further force or effect.
		

		
			6.         Certain Definitions.
		

		
			(a)        As used herein, “Good Reason” shall mean Grantee’s resignation due to the occurrence of any of the following conditions which occurs without Grantee’s written consent, provided that the requirements regarding advance notice and an opportunity to cure set forth below are satisfied:  (1) a reduction of Grantee’s then current base salary by 10% or more unless such reduction is part of a generalized salary reduction affecting similarly situated employees; (2) a change in Grantee’s position with the Company that materially reduces Grantee’s duties, level of authority or responsibility; (3) a material breach of any employment agreement between Grantee and the Company or a Subsidiary (if any); or (4) the Company conditions Grantee’s continued service with the Company on Grantee’s being transferred to a site of employment that would increase Grantee’s one-way commute by more than 50 miles from Grantee’s then principal residence.  In order for Grantee to resign for Good Reason, Grantee must provide written notice to the Company of the existence of the Good Reason condition within 30 days of the initial existence of such Good Reason condition.  Upon receipt of such notice, the Company will have 30 days during which it may remedy the Good Reason condition and not be required to provide for the vesting acceleration described herein as a result of such proposed resignation.  If the Good Reason condition is not remedied within such 30-day period, Grantee may resign based on the Good Reason condition specified in the notice effective no later than 30 days following the expiration of the 30-day cure period.
		

		
			
		

		
			

		 

		

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			(b)        As used herein, “Change in Control” shall mean a transaction or series of related transactions that meets the definition of the term “Change in Control” in the Plan.
		

		
			7.         Settlement of RSUs and Issuance of Shares.  Subject to Section  12 herein regarding withholding tax, as soon as practicable (but within 15 days) after an RSU becomes both earned and vested, the Company will issue and transfer to the Grantee one share of Common Stock.  No fractional shares will be issued.
		

		
			8.         Dividend Equivalent Rights.  For each cash dividend that is declared on the Common Stock after the date of this Award and prior to the vesting date of an RSU and that is payable on or before the vesting date of the RSU, then, on the payment date of such dividend, Grantee shall be credited with an amount equal to the amount dividends that would have been paid to Grantee if one share of Common Stock had been issued on the Grant Date for each RSU granted to Grantee under this Award that is outstanding on the date of payment of the dividends.  Each such credited amount shall vest on the same date that the respective RSUs become vested, and the vested credited amount (less tax withholdings) shall be paid in cash to Grantee, without interest, on the 30th day following the date the respective RSUs become vested.
		

		
			9.         Non-Transferability of RSUs.  The RSUs are personal to Grantee and are not transferable by Grantee.
		

		
			10.       Restrictive Covenants; Compensation Recovery.  By signing this Agreement, Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the RSUs (and any stock or stock-based award previously granted by the Company or a Subsidiary to Grantee, including under the Plan, or otherwise) shall (i) be subject to forfeiture as a result of Grantee’s violation of any agreement with the Company or a Subsidiary regarding non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, non-disparagement, inventions and/or similar restrictive covenants (the “Restrictive Covenants Agreement”), and (ii) be subject to forfeiture and/or recovery under any compensation recovery policy that may be adopted from time to time by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries. For avoidance of doubt, compensation recovery rights to the RSUs or other shares of Company stock (including shares of stock acquired under previously granted stock-based awards) shall extend to the proceeds realized by Grantee due to sale or other transfer of such stock. Grantee’s prior execution of the Restrictive Covenants Agreement was a material inducement for the Company’s grant of the RSUs under this Agreement.
		

		
			11.       Rights of Grantee.  Nothing contained in this Agreement shall (i) interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Company or a Subsidiary to terminate Grantee’s employment at any time and for any or no reason, (ii) confer upon Grantee any right to be selected as a Plan Participant or give Grantee any claim to be granted any award under any option or other benefit plan or to be treated uniformly with other Participants and employees, or (iii) require or permit any adjustment to the number of RSUs upon or as a result of the occurrence of any subsequent event (except as provided herein or as provided in Section 13 of the Plan).  Since no property is transferred to Grantee until shares of Common Stock are issued upon vesting of earned RSUs, Grantee acknowledges and agrees that Grantee cannot and will not attempt to make an election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to include the fair
		

		
			
		

		
			

		 

		

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			market value of the RSUs in Grantee’s gross income for the taxable year of the grant of the Award.
		

		
			12.       Withholding of Taxes.  The Company will determine, in its discretion, the manner in which to satisfy the tax withholding obligations in connection with the issuance of Common Stock or payment of dividend equivalents upon vesting of RSUs, including, without limitation, any of the following:  (a) withholding from issuance or payment to Grantee of sufficient shares of Common Stock and/or cash having a fair market value sufficient to satisfy the withholding tax obligation; (b) sale of such number of shares of Common Stock having a fair market value sufficient to satisfy the withholding tax obligation and application of the proceeds of the sale to satisfaction of the withholding tax obligation; (c)  payment by Grantee to the Company of the withholding amount by wire transfer, certified check, or other means acceptable to the Company; or (d) by additional payroll withholding from other compensation payable to Grantee.  To the extent that the value of any whole shares of Common Stock withheld exceeds applicable tax withholding obligations, the Company agrees to pay the excess in cash to Grantee through payroll or by check as soon as practicable.  To the extent the tax withholding obligations are satisfied pursuant to subsection (b) in this Section  12, this Section 12 is intended to constitute a written plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  To the extent applicable, Grantee shall take actions necessary to ensure that any such sales shall comply with Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933.
		

		
			13.       Resale Restrictions.  The Company currently has an effective registration statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the RSUs. The Company currently intends to maintain this registration, but has no obligation to do so. If the registration ceases to be effective, Grantee will not be able to sell or transfer Common Stock issued to Grantee upon vesting of earned RSUs unless an exemption from registration under applicable securities laws is available. Grantee agrees that any resale by Grantee of Common Stock acquired upon vesting of earned RSUs shall comply in all respects with the requirements of all applicable securities laws, rules and regulations (including, without limitation, the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Exchange Act, and the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder) and any other law, rule or regulation applicable thereto, as such laws, rules and regulations may be amended from time to time. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated to issue shares of Common Stock or permit their resale if such issuance or resale would violate any such requirements.
		

		
			14.       Consent to Transfer of Personal Data.  In administering this Agreement, or to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, tax or accounting requirements, it may be necessary for the Company to transfer certain Grantee personal data to a Subsidiary, or to outside service providers, or to governmental agencies. By signing this Agreement and accepting the award of the RSUs, Grantee consents, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to the use and transfer, electronically or otherwise, of Grantee’s personal data to such entities for such purposes.
		

		
			15.       Consent to Electronic Delivery.  In lieu of receiving documents in hard copy paper format, Grantee agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to accept electronic delivery of any documents that the Company may be required to deliver (including, but not limited to,
		

		
			
		

		
			

		 

		

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			prospectuses, prospectus supplements, grant or award notifications and agreements, account statements, annual and quarterly reports, and all other agreements, documents, forms and communications) in connection with the RSUs and any other prior or future incentive award or program made or offered by the Company, a Subsidiary and their predecessors or successors. Electronic delivery of a document to Grantee may be via a Company or Subsidiary email system or by reference to a location on a Company or Subsidiary intranet site to which Grantee has access.
		

		
			16.       No Ownership of Common Stock Until Vesting.  Prior to the time an RSU becomes both earned and vested, Grantee shall not possess any incidents of ownership of the share of Common Stock underlying or relating to the RSU, including voting or dividend rights.
		

		
			17.       Notices.  Any and all notices, designations, consents, offers, acceptances and any other communications provided for herein shall be given in writing and shall be delivered either personally or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, which shall be addressed, in the case of the Company, to the General Counsel of the Company at the principal office of the Company and, in the case of the Grantee, to the Grantee’s address appearing on the books of the Company or to such other address as may be designated in writing by the Grantee.
		

		
			18.       Successors.  The terms of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company, its successors and assigns, and of the Grantee and the beneficiaries, executors, administrators, heirs and successors of the Grantee.
		

		
			19.       Invalid Provision.  The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision hereof shall not affect the other provisions hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provision had been omitted.
		

		
			20.       Modifications.  Except as provided in this Agreement, no change, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
		

		
			21.       Entire Agreement.  This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter contained herein and therein and supersede all prior communications, representations and negotiations in respect thereto.
		

		
			22.      Governing Law.  This Agreement and the rights of Grantee hereunder shall be governed, construed, and administered in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan (regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflicts of laws of such jurisdiction or any other jurisdiction).
		

		
			23.       Headings.  The headings of the Sections hereof are provided for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction, and shall not constitute a part, of this Agreement.
		

		
			24.       Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
		

		
			
		

		
			

		 

		

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			25.       Committee Determinations Final and Binding.  The Committee shall have final authority to interpret and construe this Agreement (including the Plan) and to make any and all determinations thereunder, and its decision shall be binding and conclusive upon Grantee and his/her legal representative in respect of any questions arising under this Agreement (including the Plan).
		

		
			26.       Code Section 409A.  This Agreement (and the benefits and payments provided for under this Agreement) are intended to be exempt from or to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and other guidance issued thereunder (“Code Section 409A”), and this Agreement shall be interpreted and administered in a manner consistent with that intention; provided, however, that under no circumstances shall the Company or a Subsidiary be liable for any additional tax or other sanction imposed upon the Grantee, or other damage suffered by the Grantee, on account of this Agreement (or the benefits and payments provided for under this Agreement) being subject to and not in compliance with Code Section 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, if necessary to avoid the imposition of additional taxes upon the Grantee under Code Section 409A, the Grantee’s employment will not be considered to have terminated until and if the Grantee has experienced, in respect of the Company or a Subsidiary (or successor thereto), as applicable, a “separation from service” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(h). Where Common Stock is required by this Agreement to be issued to the Grantee (and where dividend equivalent amounts are required to be paid to the Grantee) within a 15 day period following an applicable vesting date, the Company shall determine when during that 15 day period the Common Stock will be issued and the dividend equivalent amount will be paid to the Grantee.  If and to the extent necessary to avoid the imposition of additional taxes upon the Grantee under Code Section 409A, if the Grantee is entitled to receive Common Stock or dividend equivalent amounts upon or as a result of the Grantee’s separation from service, and if the Grantee is a “specified employee“ (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(i)) on the date of his or her separation from service, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, such Common Stock shall be issued and such dividend equivalent amounts shall be paid to the Grantee no earlier than the earliest to occur of (i) the day next following the date that is the six-month anniversary of the date of the Grantee’s separation from service, or (ii) the date of the Grantee’s death.
		

		
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			The undersigned hereby acknowledges having read this Agreement and agrees to be bound by all provisions set forth herein.
		

		
			 
		

			
					
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			9Exhibit

Exhibit 10.1

** Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Rule 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K. The omitted information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm to the registrant if publicly disclosed.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered on August 8, 2019 and effective as of July 1, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), by and between TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST (the “Trust”) and TYLER GLOVER (“Employee”).
WHEREAS, the Trust wishes to continue to employ Employee, and Employee wishes to continue to be employed by the Trust, as a General Agent and Chief Executive Officer, upon the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:
1.Employment.  The Trust agrees to continue to employ Employee, and Employee agrees to continue to be employed by the Trust, for the period stated in Section 3 hereof and upon the terms and conditions herein provided.
2.    Position and Responsibilities.  Employee shall serve as a General Agent and Chief Executive Officer of the Trust. Employee shall be responsible for such duties as are commensurate with his office and shall be a direct report to the Trustees of the Trust (the “Trustees”). 
3.    Term.  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Employee’s term of employment under this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until December 31, 2020 (the “Term”).  Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for subsequent periods of one (1) year (“Renewal Term”), unless either party provides written notice to the other at least 120 days prior to the end of the Term (or any Renewal Term thereafter) of its intention not to renew this Agreement or unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated as set forth in this Agreement.  The period during which Employee is employed by the Trust under this Agreement is hereinafter referred to as the “Employment Term.”  The Trustees’ or Employee’s decision not to extend the Term of this Agreement shall not constitute an employment termination eligible for severance under the terms of this Agreement, and Employee’s continued employment thereafter, if any, will be on an at will basis until terminated by either party for any reason.  
4.    Compensation, Reimbursement of Expenses, Benefits.  
(a)    Salary.  For all services rendered by Employee in any capacity during the Employment Term, including, without limitation, service as an executive or officer of the Trust, or any subsidiary, affiliate, or division thereof, the Trust shall pay Employee as compensation an annual salary (the “Base Salary”) at the rate of $800,000 per year commencing with the Effective Date, which Base Salary shall be paid in periodic payments in accordance with the Trust’s usual payroll practices.  The Base Salary shall be reviewed in good faith by the Nominating, Compensation and Governance Committee of the Trust, or in the absence thereof, the Trustees, based upon Employee’s performance, not less often than annually.

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(b)    Cash Bonus.  During the Employment Term, Employee shall be eligible for an annual cash bonus of up to 300% of the Base Salary for the same year (the “Cash Bonus”) as determined in accordance with reasonable and customary performance metrics to be developed annually by the Trustees in consultation with the Employee, but subject to the ultimate decision of the Trustees.  With respect to the calendar year 2019 only, the Cash Bonus shall be determined as set forth in Exhibit A.  The Cash Bonus, if any, shall be paid no later than March 15th of the year following the year in which the Bonus is earned (i.e., March 15, 2020 for the Cash Bonus earned in 2019), provided, however, that except as set forth in Sections 5 and 6 of this Agreement, Employee shall be eligible for the Cash Bonus for a year only to the extent he continued to be employed by the Trust through the end of that year; and provided further, that, until such time as Employee becomes eligible to participate in an equity compensation plan established by the Trust, Employee shall use no less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the Cash Bonus (net of estimated taxes) to purchase shares of the Trust’s common stock; such purchase shall be completed no later than six (6) months after payment of the Cash Bonus has been completed unless, at that time Employee is in possession of material non-public information in which event the purchase shall occur as soon as practically available in accordance with Federal securities laws. The Trust’s exercise of its decision not to renew this Agreement voluntarily pursuant to the terms of Section 3 shall not affect Employee’s right to receive any calendar year bonus that has already accrued and remains to be paid.  Further, the requirement upon Employee to use any portion of a Cash Bonus to purchase shares of the Trust’s common stock shall not apply in any situation where a Section 5 notice of termination has been issued.  
(c)    Reimbursement of Expenses.  The Trust shall pay, or reimburse Employee for all reasonable travel, entertainment, and other expenses incurred by Employee in the performance of Employee’s duties under this Agreement, consistent with Trust policy for senior executives.  
(d)    Employee Benefits.  During the Employment Term, Employee will be entitled to participate in all benefits plans provided to its executives of like status from time to time in accordance with the applicable plan, policy or practices of the Trust.
(e)    Vacation.  Employee shall be entitled to four (4) weeks of paid vacation each year of the Term, pro-rated for partial calendar years of employment, subject to the Trust’s usual vacation policy for full-time employees that may be in effect from time to time.
(f)    Long Term Incentive Benefits.  Employee shall be eligible to participate in any long-term incentive (“LTI”) program established by the Trustees in their sole discretion.  The terms of any such LTI and specifically those for which Employee shall be eligible, shall be determined at such time, and upon such terms, as the Trustees may from time to time determine. Unless otherwise provided in an LTI award agreement or notice, Employee shall be eligible for the LTI benefits for a year only to the extent he continues to be employed by the Trust until and as of the day such benefit is payable.

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(g)    Tax Withholdings.  The salary, bonus and any benefits payable to Employee under this Agreement shall be subject to all applicable deductions and withholdings required by federal, state, and local law.
(h)    Indemnification.  The Trust shall (the “Indemnification Provisions”) (i) indemnify Employee, as a director and officer of the Trust or a trustee or fiduciary of an employee benefit plan of the Trust against all liabilities and reasonable expenses that Employee may incur in any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal or administrative, or investigative and whether formal or informal, because Employee is or was a director or officer of the Trust or a trustee or fiduciary of such employee benefit plan, other than any such liabilities or expenses directly resulting from Employee’s gross negligence, misconduct or fraudulent or criminal acts, and (ii) pay for or reimburse promptly the reasonable expenses incurred by Employee in the defense of any proceeding to which Employee is a party because Employee is or was a director or officer of the Trust or a trustee or fiduciary of such employee benefit plan and for which Employee is entitled to indemnification under clause (i), subject to such written documentation, itemization and substantiation as the Trustees may reasonably request, provided such does not destroy attorney-client privilege or work to impair Employee’s defense.  The rights of Employee under the Indemnification Provisions shall survive the termination of the employment of Employee by the Trust for a period of six years.  Additionally, to the extent that the Trust maintains a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy (or policies), or an errors and omissions liability insurance policy (or policies), covering individuals who are current or former officers or directors of the Trust, Employee shall be entitled to coverage under such policies on the same terms and conditions (including, without limitation, with respect to scope, exclusions, amounts and deductibles) as are provided to other senior executives of the Trust, while Employee is employed with the Trust and for a period of at least six years thereafter.
(i)    The Trust shall reimburse Employee for his attorney’s fees, up to a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), incurred in connection with the review and negotiation of this Agreement, provided, Employee retains the same counsel as has been retained by Robert Parker to review his currently pending Agreement with the Trust.
5.    Termination.  
(a)    Resignation.  Employee may terminate the Employment Term and his employment with the Trust for no reason (i.e., without Good Reason) by providing the Trust with at least four weeks’ notice in writing (the “Resignation Notice Period”).  Employee shall continue to work for the Trust during the Resignation Notice Period unless the Trust waives this obligation, in which case the Trust will pay Employee any accrued and unpaid wages and vacation pay, less permitted statutory deductions and withholdings to the end of the Resignation Notice Period. Except as otherwise provided in the preceding sentence, Employee shall receive only the following from the Trust in connection with Employee’s resignation without Good Reason during the Employment Term: (i) any unpaid Base Salary accrued through the termination date, (ii) a lump sum payment for any accrued but unused vacation pay, (iii) rights to elect continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”) at Employee’s sole expense, and (iv) a lump sum payment for any previously unreimbursed business expenses incurred by 

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Employee on behalf of the Trust during the Employment Term (collectively, such (i) through (iv), plus payment through the Resignation Notice Period if the Trust waives the employment condition per the above, being the “Accrued Rights”), less permitted statutory deductions and withholdings.  The Accrued Rights described in clauses (i) and (ii) shall be paid within fifteen (15) days after the date of termination (or such earlier date as may be required by applicable law).
(b)    Termination for Cause.  Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, the Trust may terminate the Employment Term and Employee’s employment with the Trust at any time for Cause.  Upon termination of employment for Cause during the Employment Term, Employee shall receive only the Accrued Rights, less permitted statutory deductions and withholdings.  “Cause” for these purposes shall mean any of the following:
(1)    Employee’s willful refusal to follow the lawful directions of the Trustees which directions are consistent with normal business practice and not inconsistent with this Agreement;
(2)    Employee’s indictment or conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, (i) any felony or (ii) another crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, or Employee’s engaging in any embezzlement, financial misappropriation or fraud, related to his employment with the Trust;
(3)    Employee’s engaging in any willful misconduct or gross negligence or willful act of dishonesty, including any violation of federal securities laws, or violence or threat of violence, which is materially injurious to the Trust or any of its subsidiaries;
(4)    Employee’s repeated abuse of alcohol or drugs (legal or illegal) that, in the Trustees’ reasonable judgment, materially impairs his ability to perform his duties hereunder; or
(5)     Employee’s willful and knowing breach or violation of any material provision of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the confidentiality, non-solicitation and non- competition provisions set forth herein.
Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5(b), no event or condition described in Sections 5(b)(1), (3), (4), or (5) shall constitute Cause unless (y) within ninety (90) days from the Trustees first acquiring actual knowledge of the existence of the Cause condition, the Trustees provide Employee written notice of its intention to terminate Employee’s employment for Cause and the specific factual grounds and rationale for such termination; and (z) the Trustees, by a majority vote of its members, terminate Employee’s employment with the Trust within twenty (20) days of the written notice being provided to Employee in (y), above.  For purposes of this Section 5(b), any attempt by Employee to correct a stated Cause condition shall not be deemed an admission by Employee that the Trustee’s assertion of Cause is valid.
(c)    Termination without Cause or by Employee for Good Reason.  The Trust may terminate Employee’s employment at any time without Cause upon thirty (30) days advance notice.  

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If, during the Employment Term, Employee’s employment is terminated by the Trust without Cause or by Employee for Good Reason, the Trust shall provide Employee with: 
(i)    the Accrued Rights, less permitted statutory deductions and withholdings; 
(ii)    any earned (as determined uniformly with respect to other recipients of similar cash bonuses) Cash Bonus for the prior calendar year that had not yet been paid as of Employee’s employment termination; 
(iii)    to the extent Employee terminates after the first quarter of any year, a pro rata portion of the actual Cash Bonus for the year in which Termination occurs, with such amount to be determined and payable similarly with respect to the relevant year’s Cash Bonus being determined and paid to all other eligible employees of the Trust but no later than March 15 of the year following the year of termination;
(iv)    the vested but unpaid LTI Benefits;  and
(v)    Severance Pay pursuant to, and subject to the requirements of, Section 6 or 7 below, as applicable.
For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean any of the events listed in the following subparagraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5), provided the additional notice and procedural requirements set forth in the below flush paragraph are satisfied:
(1)    a 10% or more diminution in Employee’s Base Salary as in effect on the last day of the immediately preceding calendar year or a 30% or greater reduction in the amount of Employee’s target Cash Bonus as compared to the Cash Bonus amount for the preceding year;
(2)    a material diminution in Employee’s title, or the nature or scope of Employee’s authority, duties, or responsibilities from those applicable to him on the Effective Date;
(3)    the Trust requiring Employee to be based at any office or location that is more than 25 miles from Employee’s principal place of employment as of the Effective Date (which the parties hereto stipulate and agree shall be Dallas, Texas);
(4)    a material breach by the Trust of any material term or provision of this Agreement, which shall include a failure by any acquiring entity or successor to the Trust in a Change in Control (as defined below) to assume this Agreement in its entirety as of consummation of such Change in Control; or 
(5)    a failure by the Trust to maintain a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy (or policies), or an errors and omissions liability insurance policy (or policies), covering Employee.

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In order for one of the events set forth in (1), (2), (3), (4) or (5)  to constitute a Good Reason, (x) Employee must notify the Trustees in writing of such fact and the reasons therefor no later than 90 days after Employee knows or should have known that the relevant event has occurred, (y) such grounds for termination (if susceptible to correction) are not corrected by the Trustees within thirty (30) days after Employee’s notice (or, in the event that such grounds cannot be corrected with thirty (30) days, Trustees have not taken all reasonable steps within such thirty-day (30) period to correct such grounds as promptly as practicable thereafter); and (z) Employee terminates Employee’s employment with the Trust within thirty (30) days following expiration of such thirty-day (30) period. Failure to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph will result in there not being a termination for Good Reason for purposes of this Agreement.
(d)    Termination Due to Death or Disability.  The Employment Term and Employee’s employment will automatically terminate upon Employee’s death or Disability. In the event of such termination during the Employment Term, the Trust shall pay Employee (or, in the event of Employee’s death, Employee’s estate or designated nominee) the amounts due and at the time pursuant to subparagraphs (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of Section 5(c) and shall have no further obligations to Employee or any other person thereafter. For purposes of this Agreement, “Disability” shall mean Employee’s inability, as a result of Employee’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness, to perform the essential functions of his position hereunder for a period of 180 consecutive days, or for a total of 180 days (whether or not consecutive) in any 365-consecutive-day period, as determined by the Trustees in their reasonable discretion.
(e)    Notice of Termination.  Any termination of employment by the Trust or Employee during the Employment Term shall be communicated by a written “Notice of Termination” to the other party hereto given in accordance with Section 9(b) of this Agreement. In the event of a termination by the Trust for Cause or by Employee for Good Reason, the Notice of Termination shall (i) indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of Employee’s employment under the provision so indicated, and (iii) with respect to a termination for Cause specify the date of termination.  The failure by Employee or the Trust to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Cause or Good Reason shall not waive any right of Employee or the Trust, respectively, hereunder or preclude Employee or the Trust, respectively, from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing Employee’s or the Trust’s rights hereunder.
6.    Severance and Other Benefits.  
(a)    Subject to Section 5(c), and except as otherwise provided in this Section 6, the Trust shall have no obligations to Employee for any period subsequent to the effective date of any termination of the Employment Term and Employee’s employment except for the Accrued Rights.
(b)    Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Section 6, and except as provided in Section 7 of this Agreement, in the event of (i) a termination of Employee by the Trust other than for Cause, or (ii) a voluntary termination by Employee for Good Reason, in either case, during the Employment Term, the Trust will pay Employee as follows: 

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(i)    the Accrued Rights, less permitted statutory deductions and withholdings; 
(ii)    (A)  if such termination occurs during the first fifteen (15) months of the Term, an amount equal to two times (2x) the average of Employee’s Base Salary and Cash Bonus for the two years preceding the year in which the termination takes effect; and (B) if such termination occurs after the first fifteen (15) months of the Term, an amount equal to one times (1x) the average of Employee’s Base Salary and Cash Bonus for the one year preceding the year in which the termination takes effect (“Severance Pay”); 
(iii)    the amounts set forth in Sections 5(c)(ii) through (iv); and 
(iv)    up to eighteen (18) months of continued group health, dental and/or vision coverage elected by Employee for himself and/or his eligible dependents, pursuant to and subject to the applicable provisions of COBRA, which coverage shall be paid for in full by the Trust (the “COBRA Benefits”). 
(c)    Subject to Section 9(i), any Accrued Rights, the amounts set forth in Sections 5(c)(ii) through (iv) and Severance Pay payable to Employee under this Agreement upon his “separation from service” (as defined under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”)) shall be paid to Employee no later than the eighth (8th) day that immediately follows expiration of the Revocation Period (as such term is defined in Section 7 of the general release attached hereto as Exhibit B).  In addition, Employee shall only be entitled to Severance Pay, the amounts set forth in Sections 5(c)(ii) through (iv), and COBRA Benefits hereunder if Employee signs (and does not rescind, as may be permitted by law) the foregoing general release; however, if the Consideration Period or Revocation Period (as defined within Section 7 of such release) straddles two (2) taxable years of Employee, then the Trust shall pay the foregoing amount in the second of such taxable years, regardless of the taxable year in which Employee actually delivers the executed release of claims.    
7.    Termination Related to a Change in Control.  If Employee’s employment is terminated by the Trust without Cause, or by Employee for Good Reason or upon the failure of the Trust to renew the Employment Term, in either case within 24 months after a Change in Control (as defined below) that occurs during the Employment Term, then:
(a)    Subject to Sections 6(c) and 7(c) the Trust shall pay Employee within thirty (30) days after the later of Employee’s termination or execution of the Waiver and Release under Exhibit B, the following amounts and benefits, which shall be in lieu of the amounts set forth in Section 6 hereof:
(i)    The Accrued Rights, less permitted statutory deductions and withholdings;
(ii)    The amounts set forth in Sections 5(c)(ii) through (iv);
(iii)    Severance Pay in an amount equal to 2.99 times the greater of (A) the average of Employee’s total Base Salary and Cash Bonus for the two years preceding the 

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year of the Change in Control, or (B) Employee’s Base Salary and target Cash Bonus for the year in which the Change in Control occurs, subject to reduction in accordance with Section 7(c); and
(iv)    The COBRA Benefits.
(b)    For purposes of this Agreement, a “Change in Control” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events:
(i)    Any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), other than (x) a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Trust or any Affiliate, or (y) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by shareholders of the Trust in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Trust’s common stock, becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Trust representing 30% or more of the total voting power represented by the Trust’s then outstanding voting securities;
(ii)    The sale or disposition by the Trust of all or substantially all of the Trust’s assets;
(iii)    The Trustees as of the Effective Date (the “Incumbent Trustees”) and any successor Trustee whose appointment as a Trustee is endorsed by the Incumbent Trustees or any such duly endorsed successor Trustee cease to constitute a majority of the Trustees; or
(iv)    A merger or consolidation of the Trust with any other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Trust outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or its parent) at least fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of the Trust or such surviving entity or its parent outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation.
Notwithstanding anything in this Section 7(b) to the contrary, any conversion of the Trust to a corporate structure shall not be deemed a Change in Control if the equityholders of the Trust have the same proportionate ownership both before and after such conversion.
(c)    Section 280G.  If any of the payments or benefits received or to be received by Employee (including, without limitation, any payment or benefits received in connection with a Change in Control or Employee’s termination of employment, whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement or agreement, or otherwise) (all such payments collectively referred to herein as the “280G Payments”) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and would be subject to the excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee shall receive either (y) the 280G 

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Payment as reduced to the minimum extent necessary to ensure that no portion of the 280G Payments is subject to the Excise Tax or (z) the 280G Payments with the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing (y) or (z) that provides Employee with the greater after tax benefit. Any reduction made pursuant to this section will be made in a manner determined by the Trust that is consistent with the requirements of Section 409A.  The reduction of payments and benefits hereunder, if applicable, shall be made by reducing, first, payments or benefits to be paid in cash hereunder in the order in which such payment or benefit would be paid or provided (beginning with such payment or benefit that would be made last in time and continuing, to the extent necessary, through to such payment or benefit that would be made first in time) and, then, reducing any benefit to be provided in-kind hereunder in a similar order.
(d)    All calculations and determinations under this section will be made by an independent accounting firm or independent tax counsel appointed by the Trust (“Tax Counsel”) whose determinations shall be conclusive and binding on the Trust and Employee for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations and determinations required by this section, Tax Counsel may rely on reasonable, good faith assumptions and approximations concerning the application of Section 280G and Section 4999 of the Code including, but not limited to, the value of Employee’s obligations under Sections 8(d) and (e) of this Agreement and reasonable compensation for services performed by Employee to the Trust (or any successor thereto) in the future. In order to assess whether payments under this Agreement or otherwise qualify as reasonable compensation that is exempt from being a parachute payment under Section 280G of the Code, the Trust and, with the Trust’s written consent, the Tax Counsel may, but shall not be required to, retain the services of an independent valuation expert. The Trust and Employee shall furnish the Tax Counsel with such information and documents as Tax Counsel may reasonably request in order to make its determinations under this Section, and the costs of such determination shall be borne equally by the Trust and Employee.
8.    Confidential Information; Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation; Enforceability. 
(a)    Employee shall not at any time, whether before or after the termination of the Employment Term and Employee’s employment with the Trust, divulge, furnish or make accessible to anyone (other than in the ordinary course of the business of the Trust) any non-public knowledge or information with respect to confidential or secret designs, processes, formulae, plans, devices, material, intellectual property, contracts, financials, or research or development work of the Trust, or with respect to any other confidential or secret aspect of the business of the Trust, all of which, together with the property described in the following paragraph, is referred to herein as “Confidential Information.”  For purposes of clarification, Confidential Information does not include any knowledge or information that is publicly disclosed by the Trust.
(b)    Upon termination of the relationship, or at any time earlier at the request of the Trust, Employee shall immediately deliver to the Trust, and will not keep in his possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else, all property and materials belonging to the Trust or clients of the Trust, including without limitation, documents, software, records, data, photographs, notes and correspondence and copies or reproductions, computers, telephones, badges, business cards, handbooks, policy manuals, software and hardware manuals and directories.  If Employee makes an unauthorized disclosure of any Confidential Information, Employee will notify the Trust as soon 

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as the Employee himself becomes aware or should have become aware of its occurrence and use reasonable efforts to retrieve the lost or improperly disclosed Confidential Information.
(c)    During his employment, Employee shall devote substantially all of Employee’s business time to the performance of the services and duties as may be delegated by the Trust. Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage or become interested in (as owner, stockholder, partner, or otherwise) the operation of any business in competition (direct or indirect) with the Trust within the Restricted Territory (as defined below). This Paragraph 8(c) shall not apply to Employee’s ownership of less than 5% of the stock of a corporation whose stock is traded on a nationally recognized stock exchange.
(d)    For a period of one (1) year from and after the cessation of Employee’s employment with the Trust (which period shall be reduced to six (6) months solely in the case of a resignation by Employee without Good Reason), Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, participate in any Restricted Activity (as defined below) within the Restricted Territory (as defined below). 
		
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	For purposes of this Agreement, “Restricted Territory” means the following Counties in the State of Texas: Reeves, Loving, Culberson, Midland, Upton, Glasscock and Ector. 

		
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	For purposes of this Agreement, “Restricted Activity” means, either directly or indirectly, owning, managing, engaging in, operating, controlling, working for, consulting with, rendering services to, doing business with, sharing Confidential Information with, utilizing Confidential Information for the benefit of, solicitation of the Trust’s customers or other protected business relationships for purposes of seeking to induce such customers to alter or end their relationship with the Trust, maintaining any interest in (proprietary, financial or otherwise) or participating in the ownership, management, operations or control of, any business, in whatever form (including, without limitation, proprietorship, partnership or corporate), which competes with any significant business of the Trust in existence as of the date of this Agreement or from time to time (a “Competing Business”); provided, however, that, the Employee on a post-termination of employment basis may engage in land management, minerals management, and asset management businesses, even if such businesses have a Competing Business within the Restricted Territory, but only if the Employee is not personally engaging in a Competing Business within the Restricted Territory. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood by Employee and the Trust that a Competing Business is a person or entity that is engaged in the business of the Trust as such business exists at the time of Employee’s employment termination.

		
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	As used herein, “competes with” means engaging in land management, water business, or another line of business that the Trust developed or was engaged in during the Employment Term, for any person or entity other than for the Trust, which is the same as or similar to or is in competition with, or has a use allied to, or may be substituted for or supplied by, any product, program, process, system or service of the Trust, whether in existence or under development during Employee’s 

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employment with the Trust, or about which Employee acquired Confidential Information during his employment with the Trust.  
(e)    During the Employment Term (and except on behalf of the Trust), and for a period of twelve (12) months from and after the cessation of Employee’s employment with the Trust, for whatever reason, Employee agrees that he will not directly or indirectly call upon any of the clients, suppliers or business partners to whom the Trust provided services, or with whom Trust dealt, in the twenty-four (24) months prior to the cessation of Employee’s employment, and with whom Employee had contact or about whom Employee obtained Confidential Information during his employment with the Trust for the purpose of inducing said customer, supplier or business partner to alter or end its relationship with the Trust or to do business with a Competing Business or person or entity that is preparing to establish a Competing Business; provided, however, that the foregoing shall only apply with respect to the Restricted Activities within the Restricted Territory. For the same time period, Employee also agrees that he will not directly or indirectly solicit or attempt to solicit any employee, agent, vendor or independent contractor of the Trust to alter or terminate his/her/its employment or other relationship with the Trust or breach any agreement with or obligation owed to the Trust.
(f)    Employee recognizes that the foregoing covenants are a prime consideration for the Trust to enter into this Agreement and that the Trust’s remedies at law for damages in the event of any breach shall be inadequate. In the event that Employee commits any breach of the covenants and agreements set forth above, Employee acknowledges that the Trust would suffer substantial and irreparable harm, and that such harm to the Trust may be impossible to measure in monetary damages.  Accordingly, Employee hereby agrees that in such event, the Trust may be entitled to temporary and/or permanent injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of this Agreement and prevent a breach or contemplated breach, all without prejudice to any and all other remedies that the Trust may have at law or in equity and that the Trust may elect or invoke.  
(g)    In the event that Employee violates any provision of this Section 8, in addition to any injunctive relief and damages, to which Employee acknowledges Company would be entitled, all severance payments to Employee, if any, shall cease, and those already made will be forfeited.
(h)    The provisions of this Section 8 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
9.    General Provisions.  
(a)    Entire Agreement.  This Agreement and the Exhibits attached hereto contain the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersede any prior understandings regarding the employment of Employee.
(b)    Notices.  Any notice required to be given by the Trust hereunder to Employee shall be in proper form if signed by a Trustee giving notice.  Until one party shall advise the other in writing to the contrary, notices shall be deemed delivered:
		
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	to the Trust if delivered to each of the Trustees in person, by email, or, if mailed, by certified, registered or overnight mail, postage prepaid to:

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John Norris
Norris & Weber, PLLC
3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard
Suite 400
Dallas, Texas 75219

And

David E. Barry
Two Riverway
Suite 1010
Houston, Texas 77056

With a Copy to:    Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
101 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10178
Attn: Karyn Fulton, Esq.
		
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	to Employee if delivered to Employee in person, or, if mailed, by certified, registered or overnight mail, postage prepaid to:

Tyler Glover 
________________ 
________________ 

With a Copy to:    Jackson Walker LLP
1401 McKinney St.  Suite 1900
Houston, Texas  77010
Attn:  Lionel M. Schooler, Esq.

(c)    Successors and Assigns.  This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of each of the Trust and its successors, assigns and legal representatives, and shall be binding upon Employee and Employee’s heirs and legal representatives.  This Agreement may be assigned by the Trust to any successor entity to the Trust by operation of law or otherwise provided, however, that this Agreement must be assumed in its entirety by any acquiring entity or successor entity to the Trust as of consummation of a Change in Control transaction of the Trust or otherwise such failure shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement for purposes of Section 5(c).  This Agreement and Employee’s obligations hereunder shall not be subject to assignment or delegation by Employee in any form without the prior consent of the Trust.
(d)    Amendment.  This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto and approved in writing by the Trustees.
(e)    Waiver.  No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, 

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except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.
(f)    Severability.  In the event that any provision or any portion of any provision hereof becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator to be illegal, unenforceable, or void, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without said provision or portion of provision.
(g)    Headings.  The headings of sections herein are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
(h)    Governing Law, Arbitration and Venue.  This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to choice-of-law principles. The parties consent to personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue Dallas County in the State of Texas. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to (i) Employee’s employment with the Trust and/or (ii) this Agreement, or the breach therefore, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Employment Arbitration Rules before one arbitrator in Dallas, Texas, and judgment on the award rendered by such arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.  The decision arrived at by the arbitrator shall be binding upon all parties to the arbitration and no appeal shall lie therefrom, except as provided by the Federal Arbitration Act. These arbitration procedures are intended to be the exclusive method of resolving any claim or dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement, including the applicability of this Section; provided, however, that either party seeking injunctive relief in connection with a breach or anticipated breach of this Agreement will be authorized to do so in a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction within Dallas County in the State of Texas.
If there is any arbitration, action, or proceeding pursuant to Section 9(h) of this Agreement or otherwise, alleging a breach of this Agreement, then the prevailing party in any such arbitration, action, or proceeding, shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party, in addition to any other relief awarded, its reasonable and necessary attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses incurred in such arbitration, action, or proceeding.  If there is no prevailing party, each party will pay its own attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses.  Whether a prevailing party exists shall be determined solely by the arbitrator on a claim by claim basis, and such arbitrator, in his or her sole discretion, shall determine the amount of reasonable and necessary attorneys’ fees, costs, and/or expenses, if any, for which a party is entitled.  
(i)    Section 409A.  This Agreement is intended to either avoid the application of, or comply with, Section 409A of the Code. To that end this Agreement shall at all times be interpreted in a manner that is consistent with Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the Trust shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to adopt such amendments to this Agreement or take such other actions (including amendments and actions with retroactive effect) as it determines is necessary or appropriate for this Agreement to comply with Section 409A of the Code or an exemption therefrom. Further:

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(i)    Any reimbursement of any costs and expenses by the Trust to Employee under this Agreement shall be made by the Trust in no event later than the close of Employee’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the cost or expense is incurred by Employee. The expenses incurred by Employee in any calendar year that are eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement shall not affect the expenses incurred by Employee in any other calendar year that are eligible for reimbursement hereunder and Employee’s right to receive any reimbursement hereunder shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(ii)    Any payment following a separation from service that would be subject to Section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Code as a distribution following a separation from service of a “specified employee” (as defined under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code) shall be made on the first to occur of (i) ten (10) days after the expiration of the six-month (6) period following such separation from service, (ii) death, or (iii) such earlier date that complies with Section 409A of the Code.
(iii)    Each payment that Employee may receive under this Agreement (and any right to a series of installment payments) shall be treated as a “separate payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code.
(iv)    A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits that constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” (within the meaning of, and subject to, Section 409A of the Code) upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “termination,” “termination of employment,” or like terms shall mean “separation from service.”
(j)    Survival.  This Agreement shall terminate upon the termination of employment of Employee; provided, however, that provisions of this Agreement shall survive to the extent expressly provided for in a specific provision and also as necessary to give effect to the intent of the parties, including, but not limited to, the provisions for post-termination payments in Sections 5, 6, and 7 of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound, the Trust has caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer of the Trust, and Employee has signed this Agreement, all as of the Effective Date first written above.

EMPLOYEE:                    TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST:

/s/ Tyler Glover                By:     /s/ David E. Barry        
		
	Tyler Glover
	David E. Barry            

Trustee 
        
 By:     /s/ John R. Norris III        
John R. Norris III
Trustee

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EXHIBIT A
	
		
	Milestone
	Bonus

	The Trust’s net income as reported in Form 10 K annually to the SEC (excluding for purposes of the 2019 and 2018 calendar years, proceeds of the WPX land sale, but adding back for purposes of 2019, an amount equal to any taxes or professional fees related to the WPX land sale and any professional, legal, or other fees and expenses associated in any manner with the 2019 proxy contest (“Net Income”) is at least [**]% of the Trust’s Net Income for 2018.
	At least 100% of the cash bonus paid with respect to 2018.

	The Trust’s Net Income for 2019 is at least [**]%, but less than [**]% of the Trust’s Net Income for 2018.
	A portion of the cash bonus paid with respect to 2018, where the cash bonus will be (a) 10% of the 2018 cash bonus if Net Income in 2019 equals [**]% of Net Income in 2018, (b) 90% of the cash bonus in 2018 if Net Income in 2019 equals or exceeds [**]% (but is less than [**]%) of Net Income in 2018, and (c)   between 10% and 90% of the 2018 cash bonus amount determined by linear interpolation, if Net Income in 2019 is greater than [**]% but less than [**]% of the 2018 Net Income amount.

	Net Income for 2019 is less than [**]% of Net Income for 2018
	$0

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EXHIBIT B
TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST
WAIVER AND RELEASE
THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (this “Waiver and Release”) is made and entered into by and between Texas Pacific Land Trust (the “Trust”) and Tyler Glover (“Employee”), each referred to collectively as the “Parties,” and individually as “Party.” 
WHEREAS, the Trust and Employee are parties to a certain Employment Agreement dated July 1, 2019 (the “Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Employment Agreement, in consideration of the right to receive the severance benefits set forth in Sections 5, 6 and 7 of the Employment Agreement (the “Severance Benefits”), Employee must sign, return and not revoke this Waiver and Release; 
WHEREAS, the Trust has executed and delivered this Waiver and Release to Employee for Employee’s review and consideration as of ______________ the (“Delivery Date”); 
WHEREAS, Employee acknowledges that, by virtue of Employee’s age, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) (29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.) may provide Employee with certain rights this Waiver and Release will extinguish. Employee is advised to consult with an attorney about these rights before signing this Waiver and Release; and
WHEREAS, Employee and the Trust each desire to settle all matters related to Employee’s employment by the Trust.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements contained in the Employment Agreement and in this Waiver and Release, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1.    Termination of Employment.  The Parties agree that Employee’s employment relationship with the Trust, including all other offices and positions Employee has with the Trust and all of its subsidiaries, affiliates, joint ventures, partnerships or any other business enterprises, as well as any office or position as a fiduciary or with any trade group or other industry organization which he holds on behalf of the Trust or its subsidiaries or affiliates, shall be automatically terminated effective at ______________ on the ______________ (the “Termination Date”).

2.    Release of Trust.  In consideration for the right to receive the Severance Benefits in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement and the mutual promises contained in the Employment Agreement and in this Waiver and Release, Employee (on behalf of Employee, Employee’s heirs, administrators, representatives, executors, successors and assigns) hereby releases, waives, acquits and forever discharges the Trust, its predecessors, successors, parents, 

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shareholders, subsidiaries, assigns, agents, current and former directors, officers, employees, partners, representatives, and attorneys, affiliated companies, and all persons acting by, through, under or in concert with the Trust (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all demands, rights, disputes, debts, liabilities, obligations, liens, promises, acts, agreements, charges, complaints, claims, controversies, and causes of action of any nature whatsoever, whether statutory, civil, or administrative, Employee now has or may have against any of the Released Parties, arising at any time on or before the execution of this Waiver and Release, in connection with Employee’s employment by the Trust or the termination thereof.
This release specifically includes, but is not limited to, any claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any kind, breach of contract or any implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, tortious interference with a contract, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, breach of privacy, misrepresentation, defamation, wrongful termination, or breach of fiduciary duty; provided, however, the foregoing release shall not release the Trust from the performance of its obligations under this Waiver and Release.
Additionally, this release specifically includes, but is not limited to, any claim or cause of action arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981; Texas Commission on Human Rights Act; Texas Labor Code §§ 21.001 et seq.; Texas Labor Code §§ 451.001 et seq.; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. §§ 1001 et seq.; the Family and Medical Leave Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or any other federal, state or local statute or common law cause of action of similar effect regarding employment related causes of action of employees against their employer.
Employee hereby waives and releases Employee’s ability or right to participate in any class or collective action against any of the Released Parties in any forum, either as a class representative, party plaintiff, or absent class member, asserting any claims referenced herein.  This Waiver and Release includes, but is not limited to, claims arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and any state wage payment law that a court may find to have not otherwise been waived under this Waiver and Release.  In such a case, to the extent the claim was not otherwise waived or released, Employee may assert a claim against any of the Released Parties on Employee’s own behalf, but Employee may not do so within or otherwise participate in a class or collective action against the Trust or any of the Released Parties.
3.    Waiver of Certain Claims, Rights or Benefits.  Without in any way limiting the generality of Section 2 of this Waiver and Release, by executing this Waiver and Release and accepting the Severance Benefits, Employee specifically agrees to release all claims, rights, or benefits Employee may have for age discrimination arising out of or under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq., as currently amended, or any equivalent or comparable provision of state or local law, including, but not limited to, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act.

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4.    Acknowledgements and Obligations of Employee.

(a)    Employee represents and acknowledges that in executing this Waiver and Release, Employee does not rely and has not relied upon any representation or statement made by the Trust, or its agents, representatives, or attorneys regarding the subject matter, basis or effect of this Waiver and Release or otherwise, and that Employee has engaged or had the opportunity to engage an attorney of Employee’s choosing in the negotiation and execution of this Waiver and Release.  Employee acknowledges Employee has the right to consult with counsel of Employee’s choosing with regard to the review of this Waiver and Release.
(b)    EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDS THAT BY SIGNING AND NOT REVOKING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE, EMPLOYEE IS WAIVING ANY AND ALL RIGHTS OR CLAIMS WHICH EMPLOYEE MAY HAVE UNDER THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT FOR AGE DISCRIMINATION ARISING FROM EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TRUST, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE RIGHT TO SUE THE COMPANY IN FEDERAL OR STATE COURT FOR AGE DISCRIMINATION.  EMPLOYEE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES EMPLOYEE (i) DOES NOT WAIVE ANY CLAIMS OR RIGHTS THAT MAY ARISE AFTER THE DATE EMPLOYEE EXECUTES THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE; (ii) WAIVES CLAIMS OR RIGHTS ONLY IN EXCHANGE FOR CONSIDERATION IN ADDITION TO ANYTHING OF VALUE TO WHICH EMPLOYEE IS ALREADY ENTITLED; (iii) HAS BEEN ADVISED TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY PRIOR TO EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT AND (iv) AGREES THAT EMPLOYEE HAS ENTERED INTO THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY.
(c)    Except with respect to Severance Benefits owed to Employee, Employee acknowledges that Employee has been fully compensated for all labor and services performed for the Trust and has been reimbursed for all business expenses incurred on behalf of the Trust through the Termination Date, and the Trust does not owe Employee any expense reimbursement amounts, or wages, including vacation pay or paid time-off benefits.
(d)    Notwithstanding anything contained in this Waiver and Release to the contrary, this Waiver and Release does not waive, release, or discharge: (i) any right to file an administrative charge or complaint with, or testify, assist, or participate in an investigation, hearing, or proceeding conducted by, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas Workforce Commission, or other similar federal or state administrative agencies, although Employee waives any right to monetary relief related to any filed charge or administrative complaint; (ii) claims that cannot be waived by law, such as claims for unemployment benefit rights and workers’ compensation; (iii) claims for indemnity under any indemnification agreement with the Trust or under its organizational documents, as provided by applicable state law or under any applicable insurance policy with respect to Employee’s liability as an employee, director or officer of the Trust or its affiliates; (iv) any right to file an unfair labor practice charge under the National Labor Relations Act; (v) any rights to vested benefits, such as pension or retirement benefits, the rights to which are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents and award agreements; (vi) Employee’s 

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right to receive award or monetary recovery pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s whistleblower program; and (vii) Employee’s ability to challenge the validity of this Waiver and Release under the ADEA and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990 (29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.); (viii) the Company’s obligations to provide payments or benefits under the Employment Agreement; or (ix) to any rights as an equityholder of the Company.
(e)    Employee acknowledges and agrees the Employment Agreement, including, but not limited to, Sections 8(a), 8(d), and 8(e) thereof, sets forth certain obligations of Employee which remain in effect following the Termination Date, and except as expressly set forth herein, nothing in this Waiver and Release shall modify such ongoing obligations, the continued performance of which by Employee are a condition of the Trust’s obligations hereunder.
(f)    Employee represents and warrants Employee has returned to the Trust, by no later than the date Employee executes this Waiver and Release, all Trust property and confidential information, including, without limitation, all expense reports, notes, memoranda, records, documents, employment manuals, credit cards, keys, pass keys, computers, electronic media (including flash drives), office equipment and sales records and data, together with any and all other information or property, no matter how produced, reproduced or maintained, kept by Employee in his possession and pertaining to the business of the Trust.
(g)    Employee represents and warrants that, with respect to the Trust’s equity securities, any and all transactions reportable under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that occurred on or prior to the Termination Date have been timely and properly reported by Employee to the Trust in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
(h)    Employee acknowledges that neither the Trust nor anyone on its behalf has made any representations, warranties, or promises of any kind regarding the tax consequences of the payment of proceeds referenced herein.  Except for amounts withheld by the Trust, Employee understands and agrees that Employee will be responsible for paying any taxes, interest, penalties, or other amounts due on the payments.  Employee further agrees to indemnify the Trust for, and hold it harmless from, any additional taxes, interest, penalties, or other amounts for which the Trust may later be held liable as a result of any failure by Employee to comply with Employee’s obligations under this Section, including costs and attorneys’ fees reasonably incurred by the Trust in recovering such amounts from Employee.
(i)    Employee represents that Employee has not filed any complaints, claims, or actions against the Trust with any state, federal, or local agency or court, or that if Employee has, Employee agrees to withdraw and dismiss with prejudice (or cause to be withdrawn and dismissed with prejudice) any complaint, claim, action, or charge filed with any state, federal, or local agency or court. Employee further agrees that no other person or entity may bring any claim on Employee’s behalf falling within the terms of this Waiver and Release and that, should any such claim be brought on Employee’s behalf, Employee will cooperate with the Trust and/or any other released party that may be affected and its or their attorneys, in seeking a prompt dismissal of that claim. Employee acknowledges and affirmatively states Employee knows of no facts which may lead to or support any complaints, claims, actions, or charges against the Trust in or through any state, federal, or local agency or court.

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(j)    Employee agrees the Released Parties are not obligated, now or in the future, to offer employment to Employee or to accept services or the performance of work from Employee directly or indirectly.  Employee agrees not to seek or accept any employment, independent contractor, or other relationship with any of the Released Parties.  Employee agrees, in the event such employment occurs in the future, this provision shall serve as good and just cause for termination of that employment.  Employee knowingly and voluntarily waives all rights, if any, Employee may have under federal and/or state law to re-hire by, or reinstatement of employment with any of the Released Parties.
(k)    Employee agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Trust and use Employee’s best efforts in responding to all reasonable requests by the Trust for assistance and advice relating to matters and procedures in which Employee was involved.  Employee also covenants to cooperate in defending or prosecuting any claim or other action which arises, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, in which Employee participation is required in the best judgment of the Trust by reason of Employee’s former employment with the Trust. Upon the Trust’s request, Employee will use Employee’s best efforts to attend hearings and trials, to assist in effectuating settlements, and to assist in the procuring of witnesses, producing evidence, and in the defense or prosecution of said claims or other actions.  The Trust agrees to reimburse the Employee for all reasonable expenses and pay a reasonable mutually agreed upon fee for the time and efforts spent.
5.    Confidential Information; Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation.  
(a)Employee acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Waiver and Release, he shall continue to be subject to and comply with his obligations under Section 8 of the Employment Agreement regarding Confidential Information, non-competition, and non-solicitation, which obligations shall be fully enforceable as provided in the Employment Agreement.
(b)Employee agrees not to divulge or release this Waiver and Release or its contents, except to Employee’s attorneys, financial advisors, or immediate family, provided they agree to keep this Waiver and Release and its contents confidential, or in response to a valid subpoena or court order.  In the event Employee receives a subpoena or court order requiring the release of this Waiver and Release, its contents, or any Confidential Information, Employee will notify Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, 101 Park Avenue, New York, New York, 10178, Attn: Karyn E. Fulton sufficiently in advance of the date for the disclosure of such information to enable the Trust to contest the subpoena or court order, reasonably promptly after the receipt of the subpoena or court order, and Employee agrees to cooperate with the Trust in any related proceeding involving the release of this Waiver and Release or its contents or any Confidential Information.
(c)Employee agrees Employee will not make any public statement that would adversely affect the business of the Trust or Released Parties in any manner, at any time, even beyond the date after which Employee will receive no further compensation or benefits pursuant to this Waiver and Release.  Employee agrees that Employee will not disparage, criticize, or speak negatively about Released Parties or their decisions or actions, about Released Parties’ products, services, or operations, about any of Released Parties’ past, present, or future directors, officers, or employees or any of their actions or decisions, or about Released Parties’ customers.  The Trustees 

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shall, and they shall instruct the executive officers and senior officers of the Trust, to comply with the foregoing two sentences of this Section 5(c) vis à vis the Employee.
(d)Nothing herein is intended to be or will be construed to prevent, impede, or interfere with Employee’s right to respond accurately and fully to any question, inquiry, or request for information regarding the Trust or Released Parties or his or her employment with the Trust or Released Parties when required by legal process, or from initiating communications directly with, or responding to any inquiry from, or providing truthful testimony and information to, any Federal, State, or other regulatory authority in the course of an investigation or proceeding authorized by law and carried out by such agency, consistent with his continuing obligations under the Employment Agreement.  Unless prohibited by applicable law, Employee will notify Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, 101 Park Avenue, New York, New York, 10178, Attn: Karyn E. Fulton sufficiently in advance of the date for the disclosure of such information to enable the Trust to contest any such order, communication, question, inquiry or request with the applicable authority, reasonably promptly after the receipt of such order, communication, question, inquiry or request.  Employee shall not disclose to anyone confidential communications and documents that are protected by the Trust’s or Released Parties’ attorney-client privilege or work product protection or any Confidential Information in breach of the Employment Agreement. 
6.    Defend Trade Secrets Act.  Employee is hereby notified that under the Defend Trade Secrets Act: (a) no individual will be held criminally or civilly liable under federal or state trade secret law for disclosure of a trade secret (as defined in the Economic Espionage Act) that is made in: (i)  confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, and made solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (ii) a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal so that it is not made public; and (b) an individual who pursues a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of the law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except as permitted by court order.
7.    Time Period for Enforceability/Revocation of Waiver and Release.  The Trust’s obligations under this Waiver and Release are contingent upon Employee executing and delivering this Waiver and Release to the Trust, and not revoking Employee’s agreement to it.  Employee may take up to [twenty-one (21)/forty-five (45)] days from the Delivery Date (the “Consideration Period”) to consider this Waiver and Release before executing it.  Employee may execute and deliver this Waiver and Release at any time during the Consideration Period.  Any changes made to this Waiver and Release after the Delivery Date will not restart the running of the Consideration Period.  Any execution and delivery of this Waiver and Release by Employee after the expiration of the Consideration Period shall be unenforceable, and the Trust shall not be bound thereby.  Employee shall have seven (7) days after execution of this Waiver and Release to revoke (“Revocation Period”) Employee’s consent to this Waiver and Release by executing and delivering a written notice of revocation to the Trust in accordance with the Notice provision of the Employment Agreement.  No such revocation by Employee shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by Employee and delivered to the Trust before the expiration of the Revocation Period.  Upon 

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delivery of a notice of revocation to the Trust, the obligations of the Parties under this Waiver and Release shall be void and unenforceable, with the exception of Employee’s obligation to keep this Waiver and Release confidential under Section 5 of this Waiver and Release.
8.    Effective Date.  This Waiver and Release shall become effective on the eighth (8th) day following the Employee’s execution of it, provided that Employee does not timely revoke this Waiver and Release in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 of this Waiver and Release.
9.    Governing Law, Arbitration & Venue.  This Waiver and Release shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to choice-of-law principles. The parties consent to personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue Dallas County in the State of Texas. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Waiver and Release, or the breach therefore, shall be settled in accordance with Section 9(h) of the Employment Agreement.
10.    Injunctive Relief.  Notwithstanding any other term of this Waiver and Release, it is expressly agreed that a breach of this Waiver and Release will cause irreparable harm to the Trust and that a remedy at law would be inadequate. Therefore, in addition to any and all remedies available at law, the Trust will be entitled to injunctive and/or other equitable remedies in the event of any threatened or actual violation of any of the provisions of this Waiver and Release.
11.    Entire Agreement.  The Employment Agreement and this Waiver and Release comprise the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the matters encompassed therein and herein, and supersede any other agreement, written or oral, that may exist between them relating to the matters encompassed therein and herein, except that this Waiver and Release does not in any way supersede or alter covenants not to compete, non-disclosure or non-solicitation agreements, or confidentiality agreements that may exist between Employee and the Trust, including, but not limited to, covenants contained in the Employment Agreement.
12.    Severability.  If any provision of this Waiver and Release is found to be illegal or unenforceable, such finding shall not invalidate the remainder of this Waiver and Release, and that provision shall be deemed to be severed or modified to the minimum extent necessary to equitably adjust the Parties’ respective rights and obligations under this Waiver and Release.
13.    Execution.  This Waiver and Release may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original for all purposes.  Facsimile or pdf copies of signatures to this Waiver and Release are as valid as original signatures.
14.    Consideration of Medicare’s Interests.  Employee affirms, covenants, and warrants that Employee is not a Medicare beneficiary and is not currently receiving, has not received in the past, will not have received at the time of execution of this Waiver and Release or payment hereunder, to the extent applicable, is not entitled to, is not eligible for, and has not applied for or sought Social Security Disability or Medicare benefits. In the event any statement in the preceding sentence is incorrect (for example, but not limited to, if Employee is a Medicare beneficiary, etc.), the following sentences (i.e., the remaining sentences of this paragraph) apply.  Employee affirms, covenants, and warrants Employee has made no claim for illness or injury against, nor is Employee aware of any facts supporting any claim against, the Released Parties under which the Released Parties could be 

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liable for medical expenses incurred by Employee before or after the execution of this Waiver and Release.  Furthermore, Employee is aware of no medical expenses which Medicare has paid and for which the Released Parties are or could be liable now or in the future.  Employee agrees and affirms that, to the best of Employee’s knowledge, no liens of any governmental entities, including those for Medicare conditional payments, exist.  Employee will indemnify, defend, and hold the Released Parties harmless from Medicare claims, liens, damages, conditional payments, and rights to payment, if any, including attorneys’ fees, and Employee further agrees to waive any and all future private causes of action for damages pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1395y(b)(3)(A) et seq.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound, the Trust has caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized officer of the Trust, and Employee has signed this Agreement, all as of the day and year first written above.
EMPLOYEE:                    TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST:

By:                     
		
	Tyler Glover
	Name:

		
	 

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