Lucas Energy, Inc. (AMEX:LEI) recently reported that its joint venture operating partner, Hilcorp Energy Company, has permitted the Hagen EF No.1H well in Gonzales County, Texas. Lucas has a 15% carried (no capital cost to Lucas) working interest in this first well which is planned to be spudded by November 1, 2010. The permit is for a 4,500 foot lateral in the Eagle Ford formation.