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Balance Sheets (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| ASSETS | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 26,814,759us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 13,239,211us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Accrued receivables | 3,220,020us-gaap_OtherReceivables | 3,725,535us-gaap_OtherReceivables |
| Other assets | 114,491us-gaap_OtherAssets | 298,105us-gaap_OtherAssets |
| Prepaid income taxes | 815,937us-gaap_PrepaidTaxes | |
| Notes receivable for land sales ($75,185 due in 2015 and $1,203,812 due in 2014) (note 2) | 923,115us-gaap_NotesAndLoansReceivableNetNoncurrent | 3,887,906us-gaap_NotesAndLoansReceivableNetNoncurrent |
| Water wells, vehicles, furniture, and equipment – at cost less accumulated depreciation | 89,107us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 81,132us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| Real estate and royalty interests assigned through the 1888 Declaration of Trust, no value assigned (note 2): | ||
| Land | 1,125,059us-gaap_Land | 1,125,059us-gaap_Land |
| Total assets | 33,102,488us-gaap_Assets | 22,356,948us-gaap_Assets |
| LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 828,672us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent | 862,364us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Income taxes payable | 406,945us-gaap_AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent | 354,687us-gaap_AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent |
| Other taxes payable | 159,301us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent | 158,779us-gaap_TaxesPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent |
| Unearned revenue (note 2) | 3,940,353us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent | 1,377,577us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent |
| Deferred taxes (note 6) | 293,140us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 1,673,875us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Pension plan liability (note 5) | 754,260us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent | |
| Total liabilities | 6,382,671us-gaap_Liabilities | 4,427,282us-gaap_Liabilities |
| Commitments and contingencies (note 7) | 0us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies | 0us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies |
| Capital (notes 1, 2 and 8): | ||
| Certificates of Proprietary Interest, par value $100 each; outstanding 0 Certificates | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValue | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValue |
| Sub-share Certificates in Certificates of Proprietary Interest, par value $.03 1/3 each; outstanding 8,322,399 Sub-shares in 2014 and 8,473,202 Sub-shares in 2013 | 0us-gaap_CommonStockValue | 0us-gaap_CommonStockValue |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (1,352,794)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | (622,012)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |
| Net proceeds from all sources | 28,072,611us-gaap_RetainedEarningsUnappropriated | 18,551,678us-gaap_RetainedEarningsUnappropriated |
| Total capital | 26,719,817us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | 17,929,666us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |
| Total liabilities and capital | 33,102,488us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | 22,356,948us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |
| Land Surface Rights [Member] | ||
| Real estate and royalty interests assigned through the 1888 Declaration of Trust, no value assigned (note 2): | ||
| Land |
0us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_LandSurfaceRightsMember |
0us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_LandSurfaceRightsMember |
| 1/16 nonparticipating perpetual royalty interest in 373,777 acres |
0tpl_NonarticipatingPerpetualRoyaltyInterest116 / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_LandSurfaceRightsMember |
0tpl_NonarticipatingPerpetualRoyaltyInterest116 / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_LandSurfaceRightsMember |
| 1/128 nonparticipating perpetual royalty interest in 85,414 acres |
0tpl_NonarticipatingPerpetualRoyaltyInterest1128 / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_LandSurfaceRightsMember |
0tpl_NonarticipatingPerpetualRoyaltyInterest1128 / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_LandSurfaceRightsMember |
| Real Estate Acquired [Member] | ||
| ASSETS | ||
| Real estate acquired (notes 2 and 4) |
1,125,059us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_RealEstateAcquiredMember |
1,125,059us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_RealEstateAcquiredMember |
| Town Lots [Member] | ||
| Real estate and royalty interests assigned through the 1888 Declaration of Trust, no value assigned (note 2): | ||
| Land |
$ 0us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_TownLotsMember |
$ 0us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_RealEstatePropertiesAxis = tpl_TownLotsMember |
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An expense-free interest with a perpetual duration in oil or gas, as, if and when produced 1/128 of the proceeds are due to the Trust. Nonparticipating indicates the interest does not share in bonus or rental, nor in the right to execute leases or to explore and develop. No definition available.
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An expense-free interest with a perpetual duration in oil or gas, as, if and when produced 1/16 of the proceeds are due to the Trust. Nonparticipating indicates the interest does not share in bonus or rental, nor in the right to execute leases or to explore and develop. No definition available.
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due within one year (or the operating cycle, if longer), including liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received, taxes, interest, rent and utilities, accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This represents the noncurrent liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depletion of real estate held for productive use, excluding land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date more than one year from the balance sheet date, net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amounts due as of the balance sheet date from parties or arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for income and other taxes that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount, before accumulated depreciation, of real estate investments for entities with a substantial portion of business acquiring and holding investment real estate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A segregation of retained earnings which is available for dividend distribution. Earnings not paid out as dividends but instead reinvested in the core business or used to pay off debt. Unappropriated profit is part of shareholder equity. Also called cumulative distributions or earned surplus or accumulated earnings or unappropriated profit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for statutory income, sales, use, payroll, excise, real, property and other taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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