University Lands

University Lands, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a unique organization dedicated to managing valuable natural resources. Operating as a division of the University of Texas System, it oversees approximately 2.1 million acres of land spread across nineteen counties in West Texas. University Lands primarily manages surface and mineral interests, generating revenue that directly supports the Permanent University Fund (PUF). This fund, considered one of the largest university endowments in the United States, provides crucial financial assistance to over twenty educational and healthcare institutions within both the University of Texas System and Texas A&M University System. University Lands distinguishes itself through its commitment to responsible stewardship of natural resources. Its mission centers on maximizing returns from these assets while ensuring sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the communities surrounding the managed lands. For further information about University Lands and its operations, please visit utlands.utsystem.edu.