8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 25, 2019

TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Not Applicable (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-737 (Commission File Number) 75-0279735 (IRS Employer Identification Number)

1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 2770, Dallas, Texas 75201

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  214-969-5530

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers, Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 25, 2019, Maurice Meyer III notified Texas Pacific Land Trust (the “Trust”) of his resignation as a Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees effective immediately, in light of certain health issues. Mr. Meyer has served as a Trustee of the Trust since 1991, including as Chairman since 2003.

In accordance with the Declaration of Trust, the remaining Trustees are in the process of nominating a successor trustee, whose nomination will be submitted to a vote of security holders at a special meeting.

The Trustees have appointed John R. Norris III and David E. Barry, current Trustees, as Co-Chairmen upon Mr. Meyer’s resignation.

On February 26, 2019, the Trust issued a press release for these announcements, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.         

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of Texas Pacific Land Trust, dated February 26, 2019.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Trust has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST
Date: February 26, 2019	By:	/s/ Robert J. Packer
		Robert J. Packer
		General Agent and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST

1700 Pacific Avenue

Suite 2770

Dallas, Texas 75201

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TRUSTEES:	Telephone (214) 969 5530	OFFICERS:
JOHN R. NORRIS III		TYLER L. GLOVER
DAVID E. BARRY		ROBERT J. PACKER

Texas Pacific Land Trust Announces Change of Trustee

DALLAS, TX (February 26, 2019) - Texas Pacific Land Trust (NYSE: TPL) announced that Maurice Meyer III notified Texas Pacific Land Trust (the “Trust”) of his resignation as a Trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees effective February 25, 2019, in light of certain health issues. Mr. Meyer has served as a Trustee of the Trust since 1991, including as Chairman since 2003. The Trust wishes to express its recognition and deep appreciation for Mr. Meyer's many years of valuable service to the Trust and its certificate holders.

In accordance with the Declaration of Trust, the remaining Trustees are in the process of nominating a successor trustee, whose nomination will be submitted to a vote of security holders at a special meeting.

The Trustees have appointed John R. Norris III and David E. Barry, current Trustees, as Co-Chairmen upon Mr. Meyer’s resignation.

Texas Pacific Land Trust is not a REIT.

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 competitions, 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.