Texas Civil Statutes (Titles 112 to Final Title) - CIV STAT FINAL TITLE § 9 Sec. 9. Public and Other Lands

Sec. 9--That all laws affecting the issuance of patents under valid land certificates;  or fixing a time limit in which to redeem lands sold for taxes;  or authorizing suits to contest forfeiture of sale for non-payment of interest on public lands, or affecting the reinstatement of rights after such forfeiture;  or conferring a prior right to purchase land surveyed by virtue of a private right, for which a patent cannot issue;  or extending oil and gas permits on public lands;  or extending the time for payment of principal due on public lands sold in accordance with law;  or affecting the title to public and other lands;  or authorizing the Land Commissioner, the Governor, or any authorized board, to sell or lease certain lands or water rights;  or granting land to cities;  or affecting land reservations, or setting apart portions of such reservations for the benefit of actual settlers, are continued in force.