CP-017: Authority of the Executive Director Regarding Off-site Drilling for the Department

In situations in which minerals are owned or held in trust by TPWD, the Commission hereby delegates the authority to make recommendations for TPWD property that is nominated for mineral lease to the Executive Director, under the following conditions:

• no surface occupancy of department property is authorized;
• bonus, royalty, rental, and other payments to the department for department minerals are consistent with or higher than market conditions in the area; and
• the Executive Director reports to the Commission all recommendations made pursuant to this delegation of authority.