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Advertisements for Lands and Leases coming on the Market

Summary
The Land Commissioner is compelled through various acts of the Texas Legislature to advertise land available for sale or lease to individuals. The records contain advertisements for the following: Oil and Gas leases on University Lands, Submerged Oil and Gas areas, and School Lands.
Biographical Note
The Land Commissioner is compelled through various acts of the Texas Legislature to advertise land available for sale or lease to individuals. This collection of Advertisements is governed by the following statutes:

Oil and Gas Leases on University Lands: Acts 1925, 39th R.S.,ch. 71, General Laws of Texas

School Lands: Acts 1915, 34th R.S.,ch. 150, General Laws of Texas, Acts 1919, 36th R.S.,ch. 163, General Laws of Texas

Submerged Oil and Gas Areas: Acts 1919, 36th 2nd C.S.,ch. 19, General Laws of Texas
Scope and Content
The records contain advertisements for the following: Oil and Gas leases on University Lands, Submerged Oil and Gas areas, and School Lands. Each advertisement explains the application procedures for submitting a bid and list the tracts of land available for purchase.
Date
1908-1948
Extent
1.75 Linear feet (1 oversized box)
Language
English
Arrangement
The records are arranged chronologically within their class of advertised land.
Preferred Citation
Advertisements for Lands and Leases coming on the Market. 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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