The book, currently titled "Texas Wind Law," will address the many aspects of Texas law that impact wind energy, including relevant statutes, regulations and rulings, as well as offering commentary and insight on wind energy issues from someone with firsthand experience. The book is scheduled to be available in the Spring of 2011.

DeWolf and his co-authors plan to address legal issues associated with the development, construction and operation of wind farms. Among the main topics will be wind energy leases, government incentives, transmission issues, offshore leasing, potential litigation, and compliance with Electric Reliability Council of Texas protocols and Public Utility Commission of Texas regulations.

DeWolf should have an interesting point of view and is in a position to look at several sides of this issue, through his operation of Wind Tex Energy Inc., an independent wind power development company in Dallas. Wind Tex Energy has developed four wind farms now in operation in West Texas.

Joining DeWolf as co-authors will be Ernest E. Smith, a University of Texas School of Law professor, and Roderick E. Wetsel, a Sweetwater, Texas, attorney.