Which legislation allowed settlers to acquire land in Texas at a low cost?

The Homestead Act was significant in shaping land acquisition in Texas and across the United States. Enacted in 1862, this legislation allowed individuals to claim a substantial amount of land (160 acres) as long as they met certain conditions, such as building a dwelling and cultivating the land for a specified number of years. This act was aimed at encouraging westward expansion and settlement, making land accessible to ordinary citizens, particularly those who might not have had the means to purchase land outright.

While the other options pertain to land acquisition in various contexts, they do not directly match the broad applicability and the foundational role of the Homestead Act in facilitating low-cost land acquisition for settlers in Texas during this period. The Texas Land Act and the General Land Office Act relate to state-specific regulations and processes for land management and might provide details on the administration of land, but they do not have the same national reach or historical significance as the Homestead Act. The Land Grant Act pertains to different forms of land distribution and is less connected to the concept of allowing settlers to obtain land at a low cost for personal use.