National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. The U.S. Forest Service manages approximately 675,000 acres of public land in Texas.The application takes about 10 minutes to complete. The Forest Legacy Program is a voluntary cooperative effort between the US Forest Service and the State of Texas that protects ecologically important forests. Visitors are required to purchase a forest products permit. These permits must be purchased in person at a Forest Service office. Texas Agricultural and Timber Exemption Forms. The forms listed below are PDF files. This is why it is so important for residents to fill out the Removal Request Form as mentioned above. To apply for a tree from the West University Place Tree Trust, complete this form.