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Document And Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST
Document Type 10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 9,287,324
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000097517
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3