Property Ownership
Texas law recognizes 'surface damage' claims by landowners. When a Texas mineral owner's operations damage the surface, the surface owner may seek compensation under:
ATexas Occupations Code Chapter 1101
BThe Texas Surface Damage Act and common law remedies for trespass or negligence✓ Correct
CTCEQ surface protection regulations only
DThe Texas Farm and Ranch Contract
Explanation
Texas does not have a comprehensive Surface Damage Act (unlike some other states), but surface owners may pursue common law remedies (trespass, negligence, nuisance) and may negotiate surface use agreements with mineral operators to protect their interests.
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