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Linden-Kildare CISD board authorizes lease of mineral interests on 11.665 acres in Cass County
Summary
The Linden-Kildare CISD Board of Education voted unanimously July 9, 2026 to declare district-owned mineral interests in two tracts totaling 11.665 acres in Cass County not needed for school purposes and to authorize leasing via sealed bids, delegating the superintendent to manage the process.
The Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District Board of Education voted unanimously on July 9, 2026 to find that district-owned mineral interests in two tracts totaling 11.665 acres in Cass County are not currently needed for school purposes and to authorize leasing of those interests for oil and gas development through the sealed-bid process, delegating the superintendent to oversee notice and bidding.
Mr. Lemmon, identified in the minutes by surname and here referenced as a committee member for attribution because the minutes do not list formal titles, made the motion. He proposed that “the District-owned mineral interests in 2 tracts of land, being 11.665 acres in Cass County, Texas are not currently needed for school purposes; authorize the leasing of such interests for oil and gas development via the sealed bid process required by law; and delegate authority to the Superintendent to notice the bid and perform all necessary actions to facilitate the bidding process.” Mr. Bobbitt seconded the motion and the vote was recorded as unanimous: Yeas — Mrs. Fant and Messrs. Lemmon, Bobbitt, Anderson, and Hankins; Nays — none.
The board had earlier discussed authorization to lease real property during the meeting’s discussion segment and convened an executive session under Texas Government Code §551.074 (personnel) and §551.072 (real property) before returning to open session. The minutes record the board entering executive session at 6:44 p.m. and returning to open session at 7:35 p.m., and the leasing motion appears after that return. The motion’s language in the minutes directs staff to proceed with the sealed-bid process required by law and delegates administrative execution to the superintendent, but the minutes do not specify a timetable for issuing the notice or which superintendent actions will follow.
The action directs the district to pursue a sealed-bid lease of mineral interests; the minutes do not name prospective bidders, specify reserve terms, or list anticipated revenue. The board’s recorded decision may lead to future public notices, bid documents, and contract awards subject to applicable legal requirements.
