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How do I schedule a meeting with Commissioner Patterson?
How do I invite Commissioner Patterson to speak at my event?
How do I schedule a meeting with Chief Clerk Larry Laine?
How do I learn about available jobs at the Land Office?
How do I contact the Texas General Land Office?
How do I request a signed picture of Commissioner Patterson?
How do I find the General Land Office budget?
How do I find the General Land Office mission statement?
How do I view Public Notices?
How do I submit a compliment or complaint?
History and Archives - How Do I?
How do I buy a historic map reproduction from the Land Office Archives?
How do I learn about the history of public lands in Texas?
How do I learn about the history of the Texas General Land Office?
How do I learn more about Save Texas History?
How do I find out what records are housed in the Archives of the Texas General Land Office?
How do I search the Land Office digital archival records online?
How do I order certified or non-certified copies of archival records?
How do I contact or visit the Archives of the Texas General Land Office?
How do I organize a tour of the Archives for my school, organization or business?
How do I request a historian or expert from the Archives to address my group?
How do I order Save Texas History publications and collectibles?
How do I donate historical documents or maps to the Land Office Archives?
How do I help preserve and conserve maps and documents in the Archives?
How Do I buy Land Office Archives Research Guides?
Coastal - How Do I?
How do I find information on available coastal grants including CEPRA, CMP and CIAP?
How do I report an oil spill?
How do I dispose of my contaminated bilge water?
How do I report an abandoned or submerged vessel?
How do I pay a penalty assessed for an oil spill?
How do I get information on water quality and beach conditions?
How do I find information on the Open Beaches Act and my rights to access the beach?
How do I find out about the erosion rate in my area of the coast?
How do I get a beach dune permit and other permitting assistance if needed?
How do I learn more about the line of vegetation?
How do I get copies of the Land Office Beach & Bay Access Guide?
How do I find out about upcoming coastal events?
How do I find coastal GIS data including aerial photography?
How do I register my residential pier?
Energy - How Do I?
How do I obtain oil and gas or hard mineral leases from the Land Office?
How do I nominate tracts for an upcoming state lease sale?
How do I administer my lease on state lands?
How do I perform geophysical surveys on state-owned lands?
How do I learn more about the State Power Program?
How do I learn more about the State Natural Gas Program?
How do I know if I am eligible to purchase electricity or gas from the Land Office?
How do I learn about the advantages of the State Energy Marketing Program?
How do I do a Request for Proposal (RFP) for competitive electricity rates through the Land Office?
How do I view a typical Land Office gas or power contract?
Managing State Lands - How Do I?
How do I find out if a property is owned by the state?
How do I buy state land?
How do I find out the process for buying or leasing a property from the state?
How do I get title to the minerals under land I buy from the state?
How do I get access to land that is land locked or has no legal access?
How do I donate land to the state?
How do I get the state to sell what appears to be abandoned or seldom used property?
How do I find a map with locations of all state owned property along with property info?
How do I purchase a tax foreclosure?
How do I get on a list to be notified of future land sales?
Veterans Land Board - How Do I?
How do I reserve a burial space in a Texas State Veterans Cemetery?
How do I find the Texas State Veterans Home closest to my area?
How do I apply to the Texas State Veterans Home in my area?
How do I apply on-line for a VLB Loan?
How do I get help filling out VLB forms?
How do I apply for a Home Improvement Loan?
How can I learn how the Land Loan program works?
How do I apply for a Home Loan?
How can I use the VLB Home Loan Program to finance a home selling for $475,000?
How do I find a VLB approved lender in my area?
How can I find out about a discount for disabled veterans?
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How Do I?
How do I buy a historic map reproduction from the Land Office Archives?
Start by browsing the online map collection and find a map you wish to purchase. You can then follow the link to purchase the map online with a credit card. The map will be delivered in a sturdy tube - shipping information is available on the website. Learn More
How do I learn about the history of public lands in Texas?
The history of public lands in Texas is as rich and diverse as Texas itself. You can read more about the history of public lands and the history of the Texas General Land Office Archives on the history page. Learn More
How do I learn about the history of the Texas General Land Office?
The best way to learn about the history of the Land Office is to plan a visit. Until then, you can read about the history of
the Texas General Land Office Archives on the history page. Learn More
How do I learn more about Save Texas History?
The Texas General Land Office Save Texas History program is an innovative effort to educate Texans about their rich history while preserving the documents that tell that history. Visit our website
How do I find out what records are housed in the Archives of the Texas General Land Office?
The Archives contains over 35 million historical documents, including about 80,000 maps. You can learn more about these documents on the Collection page. Learn More
How do I search the Land Office digital archival records online?
The Texas General Land Office is recognized as a leader in providing online access to its archival collection. You can research the map catalog as well as our land grant database via our Collection page. Learn More
How do I order certified or non-certified copies of archival records?
The Texas General Land Office can certify a copy of a map or document as being from the Archives. Visit our services page for fees and contact information. Learn More
How do I contact or visit the Archives of the Texas General Land Office?
You may contact the Texas General Land Office at 512.463.5277 or 800.998.4GLO. Check out the Visit the Archives page to plan your trip and request a tour of the Archives. Learn More
How do I organize a tour of the Archives for my school, organization or business?
The Texas General Land Office Archives opens its doors to thousands of Texans every year. After all, these archives belong to you. Visit our Education and Outreach page to learn more about group tours and other ways to learn about the rich history contained in the Archives. Learn More
How do I request a historian or expert from the Archives to address my group?
The Texas General Land Office Archives and Records staff provides offsite presentations about a wide variety of topics concerning Texas history and the role of the Land Office. Visit our Education and Outreach page to learn more about public presentations and other ways to learn about the rich history contained in the
Archives. Learn More
How do I order Save Texas History publications and collectibles?
The Texas General Land Office Save Texas History program is an
innovative effort to educate Texans about their rich history while
preserving the documents that tell that history. The program relies on public donations and sales of collectibles to fulfill its mission. Visit the History Store
How do I donate historical documents or maps to the Land Office Archives?
Please contact the Deputy Commissioner of Archives and Records. Donated items will become the property of the State of Texas by way of a transfer of title, called a deed of gift. Learn More (PDF)
How do I help preserve and conserve maps and documents in the Archives?
There are several ways you can help conserve maps and documents in the Texas General Land Office Archives. You can buy an historic map reproduction, adopt a particular map in need of conservation or provide a donation to Save Texas History. Learn more about document preservation on the Save Texas History website. Learn More
How Do I buy Land Office Archives Research Guides?
The Texas General Land Office is home to a one-of-a-kind collection of documents and maps that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. If you would like to purchase one of our premiere research guides, including the award-winning New Guide to Spanish and Mexican Land Grants in South Texas, or our Catalogues of the Spanish Collection, please visit our Research Guides page. Learn More
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