Forfeiture of Lease

Sec. 53.021. FORFEITURE OF LEASE. (a) A lease is subject to forfeiture by act of the commissioner if: (1) the lessee fails or refuses to pay any amount which is due either as a lease payment or royalty; (2) the lessee or his authorized agent knowingly makes any false return or false report concerning the lease; (3) the lessee or his agent refuses the commissioner or his authorized representative access to the records or other data relating to operations under the lease; or (4) a material term of the lease is violated. (b) Any area forfeited under this section is subject to application for a permit under the same terms as the original application. Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2471, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.