Board For Lease of University Lands
On March 29, 1929, the 41st Legislature created the Board for Lease (BFL) of University Lands. The BFL has authority over the leasing of oil and gas on Permanent University Fund (PUF) Lands and consists of the Commissioner of the General Land Office, as Chairman, two members of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, and one member of the Board of Regents of the Texas A & M University System. All members serve 2-year terms, with the exception of the Land Commissioner.
Board Members
Chairman, Board for Lease
Commissioner, Texas General Land Office
Commissioner, Texas General Land Office
Board Staff
Secretary, Board for Lease
The University of Texas System
The University of Texas System
Counsel to the Board for Lease
BFL Meetings
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Webcast Link | |
| Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | Webcast Link | Minutes.pdf |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | Webcast Link | Minutes.pdf |
| Tuesday, August 10, 2021 | Webcast Link | Minutes.pdf |
| Monday, July 30, 2018 | Webcast Link | Minutes.pdf |
| Thursday, June 29, 2017 | Webcast Link | Mintues.pdf |
| Wednesday, August 3, 2016 | Webcast Link | Minutes.pdf |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | Webcast Link | Mintues.pdf |
| Thursday, December 17, 2015 | Webcast Link | Minutes.pdf |
Rules, Regulations & Statutes
Board For Lease - Rules And Regulations (PDF)
Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas - Rules And Regulations (See Sections 3 and 6)
Texas Education Code (See Chapter 66)