Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 141.071

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 141.071 - General Authority of Commissioner

To facilitate and encourage the rapid and orderly development of geothermal energy and associated resources, the commissioner may:

(1) provide for the orderly exploration of land that belongs to the permanent school fund, excluding wildlife refuges and recreational areas except as provided in Section 141.077 of this code; and

(2) issue permits and charge reasonable fees for the permits in accordance with rules promulgated under this chapter by the board.

Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 141.071

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2642, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1977.