Exhibit 99.1

TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST

1700 Pacific Avenue
Suite 1670
Dallas, Texas 75201
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TRUSTEES:
Maurice Meyer III
Joe R. Clark
John R. Norris III
           Telephone (214) 969-5530 ROY THOMAS
General Agent

DAVID M. PETERSON
Assistant General Agent




TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST

REPORT OF OPERATIONS - - UNAUDITED

Three Months Ended
    March 31, 2006
  March 31, 2005
Rentals, royalties and other income     $ 3,498,768   $ 2,579,261  
Total income   $ 3,498,768   $ 2,579,261  


Provision for income tax   $ 862,385   $ 580,503  


Net income   $ 1,952,619   $ 1,352,573  


Net income per sub-share                   $.91                   $.62  
 
Average sub-shares outstanding during period    2,156,242    2,189,392  


This news release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Trust’s future operations and prospects, the markets for real estate in the areas in which the Trust owns real estate, applicable zoning regulations, the markets for oil and gas, production limits on prorated oil and gas wells authorized by the Railroad Commission of Texas, expected competition, management’s intent, beliefs or current expectations with respect to the Trust’s future financial performance and other matters. We assume no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statements.