Sec. 31.019.  SURVEYORS.  (a)  The commissioner shall appoint a chief surveyor and as many assistant surveyors as authorized by law.
(b)  The chief surveyor and the chief surveyor's assistant surveyors shall draw and complete county maps.
(c)  The chief surveyor and the chief surveyor's assistant surveyors shall perform drafting and other duties required by the commissioner for the benefit of the state or individuals.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2371, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1091, Sec. 5, eff. June 20, 2003.