Who does a good faith claimant file for a vacancy with?

A good faith claimant files for a vacancy with the Land Commissioner because this office oversees the management and administration of state lands in Texas. The Land Commissioner is responsible for determining claims related to vacant land and unresolved land disputes within the state, making it the appropriate authority for good faith claimants. When an individual believes they have a rightful claim to a portion of land considered vacant, they submit their application to the Land Commissioner, who evaluates the claim based on established laws and regulations concerning land ownership and use.

In contrast, the other options do not have the same specific responsibility for land claims. The County Clerk manages local records and may aid in property transactions or maintain public records, but they are not tasked with resolving claims of vacancy. The State Governor has many executive responsibilities but does not deal directly with land claims. Likewise, local municipalities may have zoning and land use authority but are not the designated authorities for statewide land claims.