Texas Surveyors Practice Exam

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What did the first class headright certificate provide for families in Texas?

A league of land for every family
A grant of a league and a labor per family
Unlimited land for military service
1/3 league for every household

The correct answer is: A grant of a league and a labor per family

The first class headright certificate in Texas provided a grant of a league and a labor per family. This form of land grant was designed to encourage settlement and development in the area by offering substantial land to families who settled there. A league, which is approximately 4,428.4 acres, combined with a labor (which is about 177 acres), made for a considerable amount of land that could support a family, allowing them to establish a homestead and engage in farming or ranching. This incentive was crucial during the period of growing settlement in Texas, as it attracted many families seeking to build a new life in the state. The amount of land offered was directly tied to the goal of populating the territory and fostering development.