# Tex. Property Code § 67.009: WAIVER

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.009

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Property Code § 67.009
- **Heading:** WAIVER
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 67 / Section 67.009

## Text

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an interest owner may not be required, as a condition or term of an agreement to sell or otherwise, to:

(1) waive or release any oil and gas lien or a right under this chapter, other than on payment in full of the sales price; or

(2) agree to a provision that would apply the law of another state to a right granted under this chapter.

(b) An interest owner, or representative acting on behalf of an interest owner, may waive or release any oil and gas lien or any rights under this chapter or agree to apply the law of another state to the interest owner's oil and gas rights granted under this chapter, if the first purchaser:

(1) posts a letter of credit in a form and amount satisfactory to the interest owner; or

(2) agrees to prepay or escrow the sales price under an agreement to sell with the interest owner and performs all of the first purchaser's obligations under the agreement.

(c) Unless waived or released under Subsection (b), a condition or term described by Subsection (a) is void.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Property Code § 67.001 § 67.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.001.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.002 § 67.002. OIL AND GAS LIEN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.002.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.003 § 67.003. TRANSFER OF OIL AND GAS RIGHTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.003.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.004 § 67.004. AUTOMATIC PERFECTION OF LIEN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.004.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.005 § 67.005. COMMINGLING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.005.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.006 § 67.006. RIGHTS OF PURCHASERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.006.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.007 § 67.007. PRIORITY IN RELATION TO OTHER LIENS OR SECURITY INTERESTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.007.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.008 § 67.008. TITLE NOT AFFECTED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.008.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.009 § 67.009. WAIVER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.009.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.010 § 67.010. LIMITATION ON FILING ACTION TO ENFORCE LIEN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.010.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.011 § 67.011. VENUE; JURISDICTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.011.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.012 § 67.012. PAYMENT DISPUTES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.012.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.013 § 67.013. COSTS; ATTORNEY'S FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.013.md)
- [Tex. Property Code § 67.014 § 67.014. CERTAIN RIGHTS OF OPERATOR NOT IMPAIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cpr_C67_S67.014.md)

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