Tex. Natural Resources Code § 32.154: LEASES SUBJECT TO LAWS, ORDERS, AND RULES.

Drilling or mining operations for oil, gas, or other minerals and the production of oil, gas, or other minerals under a lease issued under this chapter are subject to:

(1) the laws of this state;

(2) valid orders made by the Railroad Commission of Texas or any other regulatory authority controlling the development of leases for the production of oil, gas, or other minerals; and

(3) rules the board adopts.

Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 624, Sec. 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.