Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 161.316 · Subchapter H. FORFEITURE
EFFECT OF FORFEITURE ON LEASES.
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
On forfeiture, the full title to the land, including both surface and mineral estates, shall revest in the board, and the board shall recognize and continue in force and effect any outstanding valid oil, gas, or mineral lease and collect all rentals, royalties, or other amounts payable under the lease.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2671, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.161.htm
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