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Land

Through sensible stewardship and servant leadership, we ensure that 13 million acres of state land benefit all Texans.

Online Services

LEASE PAYMENTS

For all commercial surface lease payments, click below.

PAYMENT PORTAL

APPLY FOR A LEASE

View and download an application for a surface lease.

LEASE APPLICATION

Key Land Initiatives

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Land Sales for Texas Veterans

We’ve prioritized land sales to Veterans since our agency was founded in 1836. Learn about our land sales initiatives.

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Generating Revenue with State Land

Our management of Texas’ resource-rich land generates revenue for the state. This helps support our robust economy.

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Ensuring Accurate Property Lines

Using the latest technology, we survey land around Texas to ensure clarity between state and private land.

Key Maps of State Land

See how our state land is used today.

Land & Lease Mapping Viewer

The Land & Lease Mapping Viewer, an interactive mapping application, provides access to vast collections of land- and energy-related data at the General Land Office. The Land & Lease Viewer displays upland and submerged Original Texas Land Survey boundaries, Permanent School Fund land, upland and coastal leases, oil and gas well locations, and current aerial imagery. This version does not require a third-party plugin and is compatible with most mobile devices.

Oil Spill Response Mapping Tool

The Oil Spill Response Mapping Tool contains information from the Oil Spill Toolkit, TGLO coastal resources, and NOAA. Use the provided tools to generate reports for ICS forms, identify sensitive habitats and species, view maritime information, query spatial data, and other mapping activities.

CDBG Disaster Recover Mapping Viewer

This interactive tool displays the Community Development Block Grant Program information, including demographics, awards, and FEMA claims.

Texas Beach Watch

The goal of the Texas Beach Watch Web application is to provide the public with information about water quality at selected recreational beaches along the Texas coast.

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"As the steward of 13 million acres of state land, from West Texas to our Gulf Coast beaches, our energy-rich land drives funding for our public schools, bolsters our oil and gas industry, fortifies public safety along our southern border, and ensures care for our state Veterans."

Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.

Contact Us

If you have a question about the Land program, find the right contact in our GLO Agency Directory.

GLO AGENCY DIRECTORY