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(a) The commissioner may:
(1) delegate responsibility for implementing this subchapter;
(2) perform any other act necessary to administer and implement the purposes of this subchapter, including entering into a contract with a private party to provide the notices required under this subchapter; and
(3) terminate without prejudice a vacancy application if an applicant fails to comply with this subchapter or a rule adopted under this subchapter.
(b) The commissioner may grant an extension of time to comply with a requirement under this subchapter. For each application, the commissioner may grant not more than a total of 30 days in extensions of time to comply with one or more requirements of this subchapter, excluding any extensions of time related to the survey report under this subchapter. The commissioner may grant not more than 90 days in extensions of time to comply with a requirement related to the survey report under this subchapter.
(c) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary and convenient to administer this subchapter.
(d) The commissioner shall advise the board relating to the market value of the surface, mineral, and leasehold estates of vacant land.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Natural Resources Code - NAT RES § 51.174. General Powers and Duties of Commissioner - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/natural-resources-code/nat-res-sect-51-174/
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