Summary
The Registers are records of applications made for the prospecting for and the development of the minerals in the public lands of Texas made available by the passage of SB 357 on March 16, 1917.
Biographical Note
On March 16, 1917 the Texas Legislature passed SB 357 (Acts 1917, 35th R.S.,ch. 83, General Laws of Texas) allowing for the prospecting for and the development of the minerals in the public lands of Texas.
Scope and Content
Registers of applications for mineral leases on advertised lands. Dates refer to dates applications were received. Each volume is organized by Group 1 (Surveyed School Land), Group II (Submerged Areas, including Lakes, Marshes and Islands, Galveston and Chambers Counties, Galveston Bay and Vicinity), and Group III (Stream Beds); and by county and date.
Information provided includes who leased the land, where the lease is located and amount paid for the lease (assuming the application was approved).
Date
Information provided includes who leased the land, where the lease is located and amount paid for the lease (assuming the application was approved).
1947-1963
Extent
5.25 Linear feet (32 volumes in 3 oversized boxes)
Language
English
Arrangement
Volumes are arranged chronologically.
Preferred Citation
Mineral Applications on Advertised Lands (LGR.MA). Archives and Records Program, Texas General Land Office, Austin.
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Use Restrictions
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted and may be freely used in any way. State records also include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).
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