For exploration and development of minerals other than oil and gas, see Chapter 10 of this title (relating to Exploration and Development of State Minerals Other than Oil and Gas). Oil and gas underlying state lands are leased in the following ways, depending on the type of land.

1. (1) PSF fee lands. Uplands, submerged lands, and state-owned riverbeds and channels are leased by SLB under sealed bid procedures. See the Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter 52, Subchapters B and C, §9.5 of this title (relating to Leasing of State Property for Oil and Gas), and Chapter 153 of this title (relating to Exploration and Development).
2. (2) Relinquishment Act lands. Leases are negotiated by surface owners as agents for the state. See the Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter 52, Subchapter F, and §9.5 of this title (relating to Leasing of State Property for Oil and Gas). Note: Relinquishment Act lands owned by a state agency, including highway rights-of-way, are leased under paragraph (1) of this section. See the Texas Natural Resources Code, §32.002(c), §34.002(b), and Chapter 52, Subchapter B.
3. (3) Land trade lands. Leases are issued by SLB under sealed bid procedures. See the Texas Natural Resources Code, §51.054(a), Chapter 52, Subchapter B, §9.5 of this title (relating to Leasing of State Property for Oil and Gas), and Chapter 153 of this title (relating to Exploration and Development).
4. (4) State agency lands, except TPWD lands, TDC lands, and Relinquishment Act lands owned by state agencies. Leases are issued by SLB under sealed bid procedures. See the Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter 32, Subchapters D and E, and Chapter 153 of this title (relating to Exploration and Development).
5. (5) Texas Highway Department rights-of-way, except those subject to the Relinquishment Act. Leases are issued through a preferential leasing system administered by SLB. See the Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter 32, Subchapter F, and §9.5 of this title (relating to Leasing of State Property for Oil and Gas).
6. (6) TDC and TPWD lands, except for Relinquishment Act lands. Leases are issued by the appropriate board for lease through sealed bid procedures. See the Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter 34, and Chapter 201 of this title (relating to General Rules).
7. (7) PUF lands. Leases are issued by sealed bid or public auction as decided by the Board for Lease of University Lands. See the Texas Education Code, Chapter 66, Subchapter D, and Chapter 403 of this title (relating to Sale of Oil and Gas Leases).
8. (8) Free royalty lands. Leases are executed by the executive right holders as the state's agents. See the Texas Natural Resources Code, §51.054, and §9.5 of this title (relating to Leasing of State Property for Oil and Gas).

Source Note:The provisions of this §9.2 adopted to be effective September 29, 1989, 14 TexReg 4691.