Texas Pacific Land Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 7,340	$ 13,293	$ 21,307	$ 48,841

Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.