Sec. 60.035. NOTICE OF CERTAIN OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL LEASES. (a) Before a district may enter into a lease under Section 60.034, the district shall have a notice requesting bids on the lease published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. The notice shall be published at least once a week for two consecutive weeks before the final date for the receipt of bids. Chapter 71, Natural Resources Code, does not apply to a lease made under this section if the lease is made in accordance with this section and Sections 60.036 and 60.037 of this chapter.
(b) The notice shall include:
(1) the approximate amount of land offered;
(2) the general location of the land;
(3) the time and place for receipt of bids;
(4) the place where specifications may be obtained;
(5) information concerning security for the bids; and
(6) a statement that the commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 427 (S.B. 1395), Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 427 (S.B. 1395), Sec. 2, eff. June 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - General Law Districts
Chapter 60 - Navigation Districts--General Provisions
Subchapter C. Additional Powers and Duties of Certain Districts
Section 60.031. Application of Subchapter
Section 60.032. Authority to Construct Improvements
Section 60.033. Use of Equipment
Section 60.034. Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leases
Section 60.035. Notice of Certain Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leases
Section 60.036. Security for Bid on Oil, Gas, or Mineral Leases
Section 60.037. Award and Execution of Oil, Gas, and Mineral Leases
Section 60.038. Sale or Lease of Land
Section 60.0381. Conveyance of Land by Certain Navigation Districts
Section 60.040. Publication of Notice for Sales, Easements, and Leases in Excess of 50 Years
Section 60.041. Security for Bids on Real Property to Be Sold or Leased for More Than 50 Years
Section 60.042. Award and Execution of Deed or Lease in Excess of 50 Years