(a) No primary term of a lease other than a lease for coal and lignite made under this subchapter may be for a period of more than 10 years from the date of the execution and approval of the lease.
(b) No primary term for a coal and lignite lease made under this subchapter may be for a period of more than 35 years from the date of execution.

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Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code 71.010

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC