Texas Pacific Land Trust Second Quarter Earnings Release (Unaudited)

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Texas Pacific Land Trust (NYSE:TPL):


REPORT OF OPERATIONS - UNAUDITED

                                              Three Months Ended

                                              June 30, 2011   June 30, 2010

Rentals, royalties and other income           $ 5,118,487     $ 4,912,841

Land sales                                      3,680,500       1,567,750

Total income                                  $ 8,798,987     $ 6,480,591

Provision for income tax                      $ 2,596,622     $ 1,788,493

Net income                                    $ 5,415,929     $ 3,805,534

Net income per sub-share                      $ .58           $ .39

Average sub-shares outstanding during period    9,432,205       9,767,077

                                              Six Months Ended

                                              June 30, 2011   June 30, 2010

Rentals, royalties and other income           $ 10,327,095    $ 8,796,919

Land sales                                      4,192,000       1,935,070

Total income                                  $ 14,519,095    $ 10,731,989

Provision for income tax                      $ 4,122,546     $ 2,839,187

Net income                                    $ 8,775,498     $ 6,248,001

Net income per sub-share                      $ .93           $ .64

Average sub-shares outstanding during period    9,460,805       9,797,930



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.


    Source: Texas Pacific Land Trust