Texas General Land Office

The Texas General Land Office is a state agency located in Austin, Texas. Established in 1836, it is the oldest state agency in Texas. The agency employs 736 people and generates approximately $500 million in revenue. The Texas General Land Office primarily serves schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment. It achieves this by preserving Texas's history, maximizing state revenue, and prudently managing state lands and natural resources. The agency manages public lands, collects and maintains records, provides maps and surveys, and issues titles. A key focus of the agency is maximizing revenue for the Permanent School Fund, established in 1876 to finance public schools. The agency explores innovative revenue streams, including renewable energy development on state lands, to ensure a sustainable future for the fund. Visit txglo.com for more information.