The Webb County Attorney raises an interesting question about exploring mineral deposits on  lands held by school districts. The specific energy related question he wants the Attorney General to answer:

May a public school district expend funds pursuant to Texas Education Code§ 45.105(c) for the management of County School Lands so that the public school district may determine ifthe lessee ofthe mineral estate is carrying out its duty to explore and develop said mineral estate, and so that the public school district can determine if they are receiving the proper revenues and proceeds for mineral exploration from the lessee? [AG Opinion Request]