In the case of a payment dispute between an operator and another interest owner, a good-faith tender of money in satisfaction of a debt or security interest by one person operates as a tender of the money to both if tender is made:
(1) to the person who the operator and other interest owner jointly directed the first purchaser in writing to pay;
(2) to a person who otherwise shows the person is entitled to the money; or
(3) to a court of competent jurisdiction in the event of litigation or bankruptcy.
Official text of the Texas Property Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.