Tex. Prop. Code § 67.012 · Chapter 67. OIL AND GAS LIENS
PAYMENT DISPUTES.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In the case of a payment dispute between an operator and another interest owner, a good-faith tender of money in satisfaction of a debt or security interest by one person operates as a tender of the money to both if tender is made:
(1) to the person who the operator and other interest owner jointly directed the first purchaser in writing to pay;
(2) to a person who otherwise shows the person is entitled to the money; or
(3) to a court of competent jurisdiction in the event of litigation or bankruptcy.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 (H.B. 3794), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
Source of truth
- Edition
- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.67.htm
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