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Harris County, Texas land descriptions (GLO abstracts)
Harris County (Houston) uses the Texas GLO abstract system. Parcels are identified by an abstract number and the original survey name within the county.
What to know about Harris County, Texas
- Urban Harris County is dense with original surveys; the abstract number is the key to locating a parcel.
Example descriptions
Full decoding and mapping for Texas GLO Survey is coming soon — these show the shape of a Harris County, Texas description.
A-123, John Smith Survey, Harris County, TX
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Last reviewed June 2026. General information about survey systems — not legal, title, or survey advice.
Sources: Texas General Land Office — Surveying, Texas GLO — Archives & Heritage.