Past Events
The next Department of Trust Lands oil & gas lease auction will open October 6, 2026. Bidding will close October 13, 2026.
Oil & Gas Lease Auction Land Unit List
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The Department of Trust Lands Surface Division, on behalf of the Board of University and School Lands will hold Fall Surface Lease Auctions Tuesday, October 6th through Thursday October 29th. Once the list of tracts to be offered for Surface Lease Auction are finalized they will be posted to this website and advertised in the official county newspapers.
The Board of University & School Lands will meet for its next regular meeting on Thursday, September 24th at 9:00 AM in the Governor's Conference room and online with Microsoft Teams.
All members of the public are welcome to attend either in person or online with Microsoft Teams.
September 24, 2026 Board Agenda Materials
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The Board of University & School Lands will meet for its next regular meeting on Thursday July 9th, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Governor's conference room and online via teams.
All members of the public are welcome to attend in person or online.
July 9, 2026 Board Agenda Materials
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The Board of University & School Lands will meet for its next regular meeting on Thursday, May 28th, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Governor's Conference Room and via Microsoft Teams.
Members of the public are welcome to attend online or in person.
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The Commissioner Compensation and Performance Review Committee will meet on May 26, 2026 at 1:30PM. This is an online only meeting.
Microsoft Teams meeting
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- Call to Order
- May 14, 2025 Minutes (for reference only)
- May 20, 2025 Minutes – for approval
- Commissioner Self-Evaluation
The Board of University & School Lands will meet for its next regular meeting on Thursday, April 30th at 9:00 AM in the Governor's Conference Room and online with Microsoft Teams.
Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or online.
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Department of Trust Lands Spring surface auctions will be held the week of March 23rd-26th.
Browse the Spring 2026 Surface Auction schedule, leasing FAQs and county advertisements.
The next Department of Trust Lands oil & gas lease auction will open March 17, 2026. Bidding will close March 24, 2026.
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Please note the customer portal will be down for maintenance from Friday, March 13th at 5:00 PM until Monday, March 17th at 8:00 AM.
Thank you for your patience.