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Natural Resources Code §71.009

In force on Jan 23, 2006 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1977 · same as today's text

ROYALTY

(a) In each lease other than a lease for coal and lignite executed under this subchapter, the lessor shall retain at least a one-eighth royalty. (b) In a lease for coal and lignite executed under this subchapter, the lessor shall retain at least a royalty based on one of the following or a combination of the following: (1) a sum certain per ton; (2) a percentage certain of the gross sale price F.O.B. at the mine site of the coal and lignite; or (3) a sum certain for each acre-foot of coal and lignite mined and removed from the premises. (c) Royalties under a coal and lignite lease may be paid as advanced mineral royalties.

History: Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2505, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

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