109.163 – DRILLING OPERATIONS: SUSPENSION OF RENT;
Texas Education Code § 109.163
Summary
This law allows lessees engaged in drilling operations to suspend rental payments while actively drilling for minerals. It ensures that as long as drilling is conducted properly and in good faith, the lease remains in effect without rental obligations.
Suspends rental payments during active drilling operations.
Applies to leases for oil, gas, and mineral exploration.
Requires drilling to be conducted in good faith and workmanlike manner.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's DRILLING OPERATIONS: SUSPENSION OF RENT; law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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