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TX Nat Res Code § 31.1582 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter E. Real Property Accounting and Management|Section 31.1582. Sale of Certain Mineral Interests

Sec. 31.1582.  SALE OF CERTAIN MINERAL INTERESTS.  (a)  If the General Land Office receives from a landowner an offer to buy the state's interest in the mineral estate in real property to which the landowner holds title, the General Land Office may sell to the landowner, for fair market value, any fractional mineral interest held by the state that:(1)  is a fractional mineral interest of 1/32 or less; and(2)  is severed from a parcel of land that:(A)  is 80 acres or less; and(B)  is located in a county with a population of less than 11,000.(b)  This section does not apply to land under the management and control of the board of regents of a public or private institution of higher education.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 491 (S.B. 214), Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.1585 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter E. Real Property Accounting and Management|Section 31.1585. Certain Proceeds

Sec. 31.1585.  CERTAIN PROCEEDS.  Notwithstanding any other law, proceeds from the sale of real property purchased with general revenue funds that was recommended for sale by the division and not disapproved for sale by the governor during the calendar years 1995 through 2002 shall be deposited in the unobligated portion of the general revenue fund and may only be appropriated to the state agency that possessed the property at the time of the sale for use by the state agency in performing its duties.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 18, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter E. Real Property Accounting and Management|Section 31.161. Development Plan

Sec. 31.161.  DEVELOPMENT PLAN.  (a)  If the state intends to conduct a sale or lease for nongovernmental purposes of real property belonging to the state, to the permanent school fund, or to any of the dedicated funds of the state, other than the permanent university fund, or any other real property subject to the administration and control of the board of regents of The University of Texas System, the division may promulgate a development plan on the real property.(b)  The purpose of a development plan is to conserve and enhance the value of real property belonging to the state, taking into consideration the preservation of the health, safety, and general welfare of the communities in which the real property is situated.(c)  The plan shall address local land use planning ordinances, which may include the following:(1)  allocation and location of specific uses of the real property, including residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, or other appropriate uses;(2)  densities and intensities of designated land uses;(3)  the timing and rate of development;(4)  timely delivery of adequate facilities and services, including water, wastewater collection and treatment systems, parks and public recreational facilities, drainage facilities, school sites, and roads and transportation facilities;  or(5)  needed zoning and other land use regulations.(d)  The plan shall comply with existing rules, regulations, orders, or ordinances for real property development to the extent such rules, regulations, orders, or ordinances are not detrimental to the interests of the state as determined by the special board of review.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 13, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 20, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter E. Real Property Accounting and Management|Section 31.162. Submission of the Plan to Affected Local Government

Sec. 31.162.  SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO AFFECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT.  (a)  The plan shall be submitted to any local government having jurisdiction over the real property in question for consideration.(b)  The local government shall evaluate the plan and either accept or reject the plan no later than the 120th day after the date the division submits the plan.(c)  The plan may be rejected by the local government only on grounds that it does not comply with local ordinances and land use regulations, including but not limited to zoning and subdivision ordinances.(d)  If the plan is rejected, the local government shall specifically identify any ordinance with which the plan conflicts and propose specific modifications to the plan that will bring it into compliance with the local ordinance.(e)  If the plan is rejected by the affected local government, the division may modify the plan to conform to the ordinances specifically identified by the local government and resubmit the plan for approval, or the commissioner may apply for necessary rezoning or variances from the local ordinances.(f)  Failure by the local government to act within the 120-day period prescribed by Subsection (b) will be deemed an acceptance by the local government of the plan.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 13, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 22, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.163 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter E. Real Property Accounting and Management|Section 31.163. Rezoning

Sec. 31.163.  REZONING.  (a)  If the plan would require zoning inconsistent with any existing zoning or other land use regulation, the division or its designated representative may at any time submit a request for rezoning to the local government with jurisdiction over the real property in question.(b)  The rezoning or variance request shall be submitted in the same manner as any such request is submitted to the affected local government;  provided, however, the local government must take final action on the request no later than the 120th day after the date the request for rezoning or variance is submitted.(c)  Failure by the local government to act within the 120-day period prescribed by Subsection (b) will be deemed an approval of the rezoning request by the local government.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 13, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 23, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.164 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter E. Real Property Accounting and Management|Section 31.164. Fees and Assessments

Sec. 31.164.  FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The local government may impose no application, filing, or other fees or assessments on the state for consideration of the plan or the application for rezoning or variance submitted by the state.(b)  The local government may not require the submission of architectural, engineering, or impact studies to be completed at state expense before considering the plan or application for rezoning or variance.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 13, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.165 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter E. Real Property Accounting and Management|Section 31.165. Special Board of Review

Sec. 31.165.  SPECIAL BOARD OF REVIEW.  (a)  If the local government denies the rezoning request, the matter may be appealed to a special board of review consisting of the following members:(1)  the members of the School Land Board;(2)  the chairman of the governing board of the agency or institution possessing the real property or his or her designated representative;(3)  the mayor of the city or town within whose corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction the real property is located;  and(4)  the county judge of the county within which the real property is located.(b)  The commissioner shall serve as chairman of the special board of review.(c)  If the plan involves real property belonging to the permanent school fund, the special board of review shall consist of the members of the School Land Board and the local officials, with the commissioner serving as chairman.(d)  If the real property is not located within the corporate boundaries or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a city or town, the board shall consist of the members of the School Land Board, the agency chairman, and the county judge, with the commissioner serving as chairman.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 13, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 24, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.166 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter E. Real Property Accounting and Management|Section 31.166. Hearing

Sec. 31.166.  HEARING.  (a)  The special board of review shall conduct one or more public hearings to consider the proposed development plan.(b)  Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with rules promulgated by the land office for conduct of such special review.(c)  If real property is located in more than one city or town, the hearings on any single tract of real property may be combined.(d)  Any political subdivision in which the tract in question is located and the appropriate central appraisal district shall receive written notice of board hearings at least 14 days prior to the hearing.(e)  At least one hearing shall be conducted in the county where the real property is located.(f)  If after the hearings, the special board of review determines that local zoning requirements are detrimental to the best interest of the state, it shall issue an order establishing a development plan to govern the use of the real property as provided in this section.(g)  Development of the real property shall be in accordance with the plan and must comply with all local rules, regulations, orders, or ordinances except as specifically identified in an order of the special board of review issued pursuant to Subsection (f) of this section.  In the event that substantial progress is not made toward development of the tract within five years of the date of adoption by the special board of review, local development policies and procedures shall become applicable to development of the tract, unless the special board of review promulgates a new plan.(h)  The hearing shall not be considered a contested case proceeding under Chapter 2001, Government Code and shall not be subject to appeal thereunder.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 13, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 25, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.167 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter E. Real Property Accounting and Management|Section 31.167. Binding Effect of Development Plan

Sec. 31.167.  BINDING EFFECT OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN.  (a)  Except as provided by this subsection, a development plan promulgated by the special board of review and any plan accepted by a local government shall be final and binding on the state, its lessees, successors in interest and assigns, and affected local governments or political subdivisions unless revised by the special board of review.  If the division does not receive a bid or auction solicitation for the real property subject to the development plan, the division, at the direction of the commissioner, may revise the development plan to conserve and enhance the value and marketability of the real property.(b)  A local government, political subdivision, owner, builder, developer, or any other person may not modify the development plan without specific approval by the special board of review.(c)  The special board of review must file a copy of the development plan in the deed records of the county in which the real property is located.  Revisions to the development plan are governed by local development policies and procedures if the revisions are requested after the later of:(1)  the 10th anniversary of the date on which the development plan was promulgated by the special board of review; or(2)  the date on which the state no longer holds a financial or property interest in the real property subject to the plan.(d)  After issuance of an order establishing a development plan for real property that is not part of the permanent school fund or in which the permanent school fund does not have a financial interest, the composition of any future special board of review called to consider revision of that order must consist of:(1)  the presiding officer of the governing board of the agency or institution possessing the real property or the presiding officer's designated representative;(2)  two members who are employed by the agency or institution possessing the real property, appointed by the presiding officer of the governing board of the agency or institution or the presiding officer's designated representative;(3)  the county judge of the county in which the real property is located; and(4)  if the real property is located within the corporate boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the mayor of the municipality.(e)  The member described by Subsection (d)(1) serves as the presiding officer of the special board of review.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 13, eff. Aug. 31, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 903, Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 26, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1182 (H.B. 3632), Sec. 3, eff. June 19, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 3 (S.B. 903), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter G. Super Collider Site|Section 31.307. Dedication of Roads

Sec. 31.307.  DEDICATION OF ROADS.  The commissioner may dedicate roads located on the real property used as the site for the superconducting super collider research facility to the county in which the roads are located if the commissioner believes that the dedication will enhance the value of remaining state real property.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 345, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 27, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.308 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter G. Super Collider Site|Section 31.308. Conveyance of Surface and Subsurface Estate

Sec. 31.308.  CONVEYANCE OF SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE ESTATE.  (a)  In this section, "subsurface estate" means the subsurface acquired by the state to construct or maintain the underground accelerator partially built or proposed to be built as part of the superconducting super collider research facility.(b)  The commissioner shall convey the state's interest in the subsurface estate underlying the surface estate of real property used as the site for the superconducting super collider research facility if the owner of the surface estate pays a sum equal to the market value of the subsurface estate as determined by the commissioner.  After the state conveys its interest in the subsurface estate as provided by this subsection, title to the subsurface estate is reunited with the title to the surface estate.(c)  Unless the instrument of conveyance provides otherwise, a conveyance of the surface estate of real property by the state under this subchapter includes the conveyance of the subsurface estate to the extent of the state's interest in the subsurface estate.(d)  The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 345, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 28, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.309 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter G. Super Collider Site|Section 31.309. Preference Right to Purchase Certain Real Property

Sec. 31.309.  PREFERENCE RIGHT TO PURCHASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY.  (a)  A person or the person's heirs who conveyed real property to the state for use by the superconducting super collider research facility has a preference right to purchase the same tract of real property previously conveyed before the tract is offered for sale by the state to any other person.(b)  A person who has a preference right under this section must pay at least the market value for the real property as determined by an appraisal conducted by the land office.(c)  This section does not apply to a subsurface estate as defined by Section 31.308.(d)  The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 345, Sec. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 29, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter H. Use of State Energy Resources|Section 31.401. Natural Gas Acquisition Contracts

Sec. 31.401.  NATURAL GAS ACQUISITION CONTRACTS.  (a)  The land office shall review and must approve any contract entered into by a state agency for the acquisition of an annual average of 100 MCF per day or more of natural gas used to meet its energy requirements.(b)  Before approving a contract described by Subsection (a) of this section, the land office shall ensure that the agency, to meet its energy requirements, is using, to the greatest extent practical, natural gas produced from land leased from:(1)  the school land board;(2)  a board for lease other than the Board for Lease of University Lands;  or(3)  the surface owner of Relinquishment Act land.(c)  If the land office is able to substitute a contract using in-kind royalty gas from state-owned lands or using other gas for a contract under which a state agency acquires or proposes to acquire its natural gas supplies, the commissioner shall inform the comptroller each month of the amount of savings attributable to the substitution.(d)  In this section, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by Subchapter A, Chapter 572, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(42), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.43, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter H. Use of State Energy Resources|Section 31.402. Rules

Sec. 31.402.  RULES.  The commissioner shall adopt any rules necessary to carry out this subchapter, including rules regarding review and approval of natural gas acquisition contracts under Section 31.401 of this code.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.450 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter I. The Alamo Complex|Section 31.450. Findings; Memorandum of Understanding

Sec. 31.450.  FINDINGS; MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.  (a)  The legislature finds that:(1)  the Alamo has played an important role in the history of this state and continues to be a symbol of liberty and freedom for this state;(2)  this state wants to honor the individuals whose lives were lost at the Alamo;(3)  the entire history of the Alamo, from the time the Alamo was established as a mission until the present, should be recognized; and(4)  the Alamo is a world-class destination that provides a place of remembrance and education.(b)  The land office shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the City of San Antonio to coordinate the planning and development of improvements to the Alamo complex and the area immediately surrounding the complex.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1101 (H.B. 2968), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.451 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter I. The Alamo Complex|Section 31.451. Preservation and Maintenance of Alamo

Sec. 31.451.  PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALAMO.  (a)  The Alamo complex is under the jurisdiction of the land office.  The land office is responsible for the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo complex and its contents and the protection of the historical and architectural integrity of the exterior, interior, and grounds of the Alamo complex.(b)  Any power or duty related to the Alamo complex formerly vested in any other state agency or entity is vested solely in the land office.(c)  Notwithstanding any other law, the land office is not required to comply with state purchasing law in carrying out its duties under this subchapter.(d)  The land office may participate in the establishment of and partner with a qualifying nonprofit organization the purposes of which include raising funds for or providing services or other benefits for the preservation and maintenance of the Alamo complex.  The land office may contract with the organization for the performance of any activity.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 3726), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Nat Res Code § 31.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 2 - Public Domain|Subtitle C - Administration|Chapter 31 - General Land Office|Subchapter I. The Alamo Complex|Section 31.452. Assistance From State Preservation Board

Sec. 31.452.  ASSISTANCE FROM STATE PRESERVATION BOARD.  The land office may consult with the State Preservation Board in the performance of duties under this subchapter.  On request of the land office, the State Preservation Board shall assist the land office with the land office's duties relating to the Alamo complex.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1046 (H.B. 3726), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.|