Sec. 358.253. ORDER. On a hearing conducted under Section 358.252, if satisfied from the evidence that it would be in the best interest of the estate, the court shall enter an order requiring the personal representative promptly to file an application to subject the estate property to a lease for mineral development, with or without pooling or unitization provisions, or to commit royalty or other minerals to pooling or unitization, as appropriate.
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 F. Procedure if Personal Representative of Estate Neglects to Apply for Authority
Section 358.251. Application to Show Cause
Section 358.252. Hearing on Application
Section 358.254. Procedure to Be Followed After Entry of Order