Texas rewarded its fighting men again after the Civil War (or War
Between the States).
Carpetbaggers who were in control of the State government during
reconstruction sought to reward men who fought in the Union army “during
the late Rebellion”, but no grants of land were made under this act,
which was passed on August 21, 1868.
When Texans regained control of the State government, they provided that
veterans who had been permanently disabled while in Confederate service
could receive 1280 acres of land.
This act, which was passed April 9, 1881, further specified that anyone
receiving land under this provision could not have an estate valued at
more than $1,000.
Titles to land granted under this provision are called CONFEDERATE
SCRIP.