(a) A lease is subject to forfeiture by act of the commissioner if:
(1) the lessee fails or refuses to pay any amount which is due either as a lease payment or royalty;
(2) the lessee or his authorized agent knowingly makes any false return or false report concerning the lease;
(3) the lessee or his agent refuses the commissioner or his authorized representative access to the records or other data relating to operations under the lease; or
(4) a material term of the lease is violated.
(b) Any area forfeited under this section is subject to application for a permit under the same terms as the original application.
Official text of the Texas Natural Resources Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.