Texas Administrative Code
Title 31 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Part 1 - GENERAL LAND OFFICE
Chapter 13 - LAND RESOURCES
Subchapter E - VACANCIES
Section 13.45 - Commissioner's Survey
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) To investigate a vacancy application, the commissioner may require a survey. If the commissioner requires a survey, the commissioner shall appoint a licensed state land surveyor who is not associated with the vacancy application to prepare a report. The commissioner may limit the scope of the work performed by the surveyor.
(b) A necessary party may observe a survey conducted under this section. A survey will not be delayed to accommodate a necessary party who provides notice to the commissioner that the party intends to observe the surveyor conducting the survey.
(c) The commissioner shall send a notice of intention to survey to each necessary party by regular mail and by certified mail, return receipt requested, not later than the 30th day before the date the surveyor begins work. The notice must contain: