Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information Document

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Document And Entity Information Document - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Jan. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST    
Entity Central Index Key 0000097517    
Trading Symbol tpl    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   7,760,414  
Entity Public Float     $ 5,387,300,000
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2018    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false