Sec. 71.010. LEASE TERM. (a) No primary term of a lease other than a lease for coal and lignite made under this subchapter may be for a period of more than 10 years from the date of the execution and approval of the lease.
(b) No primary term for a coal and lignite lease made under this subchapter may be for a period of more than 35 years from the date of execution.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2505, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Land of Political Subdivisions
Chapter 71 - Lease for Mineral Development
Subchapter A. Leases by Political Subdivisions
Section 71.002. Authority to Lease
Section 71.003. Governing Body to Exercise Authority
Section 71.004. Notice and Hearing
Section 71.005. Notice of Intention to Lease Land
Section 71.006. Receiving Bids and Awarding Lease
Section 71.007. Rejection of Bids and Additional Bids