(a) Each payment shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the lessee or his authorized agent indicating:
(1) the amount of minerals produced and marketed during the month;
(2) the person to whom the minerals were sold; and
(3) the selling price for the minerals as shown by copies of the smelter, mint, mill, refinery, or other returns or documents attached to the affidavit.
(b) Books, accounts, weights, wage contracts, correspondence, and other documents or papers relating to production under this subchapter are open at all times to inspection by the commissioner or his authorized representatives.

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Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code 53.068

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Month: means a calendar month. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005