Texas § 53.162 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EXPLORATION.

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§ 53.162 — PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EXPLORATION.

Texas § 53.162

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Tex. Natural Resources Code Code Ann. § 53.162 (2026).

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Sec. 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.

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Sec. 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.