Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.172: VENUE.

Unless expressly waived in writing by the attorney general, venue lies in Travis County in any proceeding:

(1) arising out of an alleged violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the board under this chapter;

(2) touching any interest in land sought or granted under this chapter; and

(3) to determine the boundaries or title to any coastal public land.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2392, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.