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TX HB2762

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charlie Geren

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that "pore space" means geologic structures below the surface of land, including voids and cavities

  • Vests ownership of pore space in the surface estate owner by default, unless expressly modified, reserved, or altered by a deed, conveyance, lease, or contract

  • Preserves existing common law regarding the relationship between mineral and surface estates

  • Adds new Subchapter H to Chapter 5 of the Property Code to codify pore space ownership rules

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Energy Resources

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy Resources3/19/2025

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