Texas § CV.2 - RESERVATION OF MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS TO STATE FOR PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CV.2 — RESERVATION OF MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS TO STATE FOR PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CV.2. RESERVATION OF MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS TO STATE FOR PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
RESERVATION OF MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS TO STATE FOR PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND. All minerals and mineral rights in, on and under said land are hereby reserved unto the State of Texas for the use and benefit of the Permanent School Fund, provided, however, that in the event of discovery of oil or gas in said land, drilling operations thereon shall be restricted so that not more than one well productive of oil or gas shall be drilled for each one hundred sixty (160) productive acres, and all operations at each such well shall be confined to an area or areas of four (4) acres at and including the well site.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CV.2
What does The Texas Constitution § CV.2 cover?
Section CV.2 ("RESERVATION OF MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS TO STATE FOR PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § CV.2?
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Is this the official text of Texas law?
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