Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 141.071 · Subchapter C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER AND BOARD
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
To facilitate and encourage the rapid and orderly development of geothermal energy and associated resources, the commissioner may:
(1) provide for the orderly exploration of land that belongs to the permanent school fund, excluding wildlife refuges and recreational areas except as provided in Section 141.077 of this code; and
(2) issue permits and charge reasonable fees for the permits in accordance with rules promulgated under this chapter by the board.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2642, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.141.htm
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