Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 11.071 — REGULATION OF MINERAL RECOVERY OPERATIONS

PW § 11.071Title 2. PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT · Ch. 11. PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT · Art. F. REGULATION OF MINERAL RECOVERY OPERATIONS ON DEPARTMENT LANDS

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The commission may regulate the use of department lands for oil, gas, and other mineral recovery and associated activities as the commission considers reasonable and necessary to protect the surface estate of department lands or to protect human health or property. Department lands include state parks, wildlife management areas, and natural areas.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.