Texas § 53.021 FORFEITURE OF LEASE.

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§ 53.021 — FORFEITURE OF LEASE.

Texas § 53.021

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Tex. Natural Resources Code Code Ann. § 53.021 (2026).

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Sec. 53.021. FORFEITURE OF LEASE.

(a)A lease is subject to forfeiture by act of the commissioner if:

(1)the lessee fails or refuses to pay any amount which is due either as a lease payment or royalty;

(2)the lessee or his authorized agent knowingly makes any false return or false report concerning the lease;

(3)the lessee or his agent refuses the commissioner or his authorized representative access to the records or other data relating to operations under the lease; or

(4)a material term of the lease is violated.

(b)Any area forfeited under this section is subject to application for a permit under the same terms as the original application.

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Sec. 53.021. FORFEITURE OF LEASE. (a) A lease is subject to forfeiture by act of the commissioner if:
(1) the lessee fails or refuses to pay any amount which is due either as a lease payment or royalty;
(2) the lessee or his authorized agent knowingly makes any false return or false report concerning the lease;
(3) the lessee or his agent refuses the commissioner or his authorized representative access to the records or other data relating to operations under the lease; or
(4) a material term of the lease is violated.
(b) Any area forfeited under this section is subject to application for a permit under the same terms as the original application.