Texas Natural Resources Code

§ 51.184 — COMMISSIONER'S SURVEY

NR § 51.184Title 2. PUBLIC DOMAIN · Part D. DISPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC DOMAIN · Ch. 51. LAND, TIMBER, AND SURFACE RESOURCES · Art. E. SALE AND LEASE OF VACANCIES

Statute text

View on source

(a)To investigate a vacancy application under Section 51.183, the commissioner may require a survey. If the commissioner requires a survey, the commissioner shall appoint a licensed state land surveyor who is not associated with the vacancy application to prepare a report as provided by Section 51.185. The commissioner may limit the scope of the work performed by the surveyor.

(b)A necessary party may observe a survey conducted under this section. A survey will not be delayed to accommodate a necessary party who provides notice to the commissioner that the party intends to observe the surveyor conducting the survey.

(c)The commissioner shall mail a notice of intention to survey to each necessary party not later than the 30th day before the date the surveyor begins work. The notice must contain:

(1)the proposed starting date of the survey;

(2)the name, address, and telephone number of the surveyor; and

(3)a statement informing the necessary party that any necessary party may observe the field work of the surveyor conducting the survey.

…

Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 874 (S.B. 1103), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.