Texas Natural Resources Code 131.352 – Exploration Permits
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(a) A person may not conduct exploration activity unless the person holds an exploration permit issued by the commission.
(b) An exploration permit issued by the commission may contain provisions and conditions necessary to implement the policies of this subchapter. The commission shall adopt rules governing the amendment, revocation, transfer, or suspension of an exploration permit.
Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code 131.352
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A person may conduct exploration activities under an exploration permit issued by the commission until the term expires or may apply for a new exploration permit issued under this subchapter if:
(1) the person has been exploring under an exploration permit issued before June 1, 2007; or
(2) the person has a pending application on file before June 1, 2007, and is issued the exploration permit after that date.
(d) On expiration of an exploration permit held by a person described by Subsection (c)(1) or (2), the person may apply for an exploration permit renewal under this subchapter.