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  89R7210 KRM-D     By: Landgraf H.J.R. No. 107       A JOINT RESOLUTION   proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage   in the exploration for and production and export of oil, gas, and   other minerals.          BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by   adding Section 37 to read as follows:           Sec.   37.     (a)     In this section, "mineral" means oil, gas,   uranium, sulphur, lignite, coal, and any other substance that is   ordinarily and naturally considered a mineral in this state,   regardless of the depth at which the oil, gas, uranium, sulphur,   lignite, coal, or other substance is found.           (b)     The people have the right to engage in generally   accepted practices concerning the exploration for and production   and export of minerals.           (c)     This section does not affect the authority of the   legislature to authorize by general law the regulation of generally   accepted practices concerning the exploration for and production   and export of minerals by:                   (1)     a state agency or political subdivision when there   is clear and convincing evidence that the law or regulation is   necessary to protect the public health and safety from imminent   danger; or                 (2)     a state agency or political subdivision to   preserve or conserve the natural resources of this state under   Section 59, Article XVI, of this constitution.           (d)     This section does not affect the authority of the   legislature to authorize by general law the use or acquisition of   property for a public use, including the development of the natural   resources of this state under Section 59, Article XVI, of this   constitution.          SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be   submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 2025.   The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the   proposition: "The constitutional amendment protecting the right to   engage in the exploration for and production and export of oil, gas,   and other minerals."