Texas Natural Resources Code - Section 92.001. Purpose
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§ 92.001. PURPOSE. It is the finding of the legislature
that the rapidly expanding population and development of the cities
and towns of this state and the concomitant need for adequate and
affordable housing and suitable job opportunities call for full and
efficient utilization and development of all the land resources of
this state, as well as the full development of all the minerals of
this state. In view of that finding, it is the intent of the
legislature that the mineral resources of this state be fully and
effectively exploited and that all land in this state be maintained
and utilized to its fullest and most efficient use. It is the
further finding of this legislature that it is necessary to
exercise the authority of the legislature pursuant to Article XVI,
Section 59, of the Constitution of the State of Texas to assure
proper and orderly development of both the mineral and land
resources of this state and that the enactment of this chapter will
protect the rights and welfare of the citizens of this state.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4009, ch. 624, § 1, eff. Aug.
29, 1983.
Section: 91.655 91.656 91.657 91.658 91.659 91.660 91.661 92.001 92.002 92.003 92.004 92.005 92.006 92.007 101.001
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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