Section 53.162 - Permit Required for Exploration(a) Except for a person who has a valid mineral lease on public school land authorized by this chapter, a person may not conduct geophysical or geochemical exploration on public school land unless the person obtains a permit from the commissioner.(b) Every person who is authorized to conduct a geophysical or geochemical exploration on public school land shall comply with the commissioner's rules relating to such exploration. A person with a valid mineral lease on land subject to this chapter shall comply with the commissioner's rules concerning exploration.Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 53.162
Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 897, Sec. 67, eff. 9/1/1993.Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2453, ch. 631, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/1981.