Sec. 358.154. HEARING ON APPLICATION. (a) The judge may hold a hearing on a pooling or unitization application filed under Section 358.152 at any time agreeable to the parties to the proposed agreement.
(b) The judge shall hear evidence and determine to the judge's satisfaction whether it is in the best interest of the estate that the proposed agreement be authorized.
(c) The hearing may be continued from day to day and from time to time as the court finds necessary.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle H - Continuation of Administration
Chapter 358 - Matters Relating to Mineral Properties
Subchapter D. Pooling or Unitization of Royalties or Minerals
Section 358.151. Authorization for Pooling or Unitization
Section 358.152. Pooling or Unitization Application
Section 358.153. Notice Not Required