Okla. Stat. tit. 64, § 64-1048: Irrigation and flood control projects - Sale of lands

The Commissioners of the Land Office are hereby authorized to

sell for cash, and convey, subject to oil and gas and mineral rights

therein and for not less than the appraised value, any portion of

the lands held in trust by the State of Oklahoma for school or

public building purposes upon proper showing to them that the lands

are necessary and are to be used in connection with irrigation and

flood control projects which involves the expenditure of state and

federal monies.