Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On May 13, 2009, the Registrant will hold its 2009 Annual Meeting of Limited Partners. As the Chairman of the meeting, William Casey McManemin, the Chief Executive Officer of Dorchester Minerals, L.P., will discuss historical financial and operational information of Dorchester Minerals, L.P. The slide presentation Mr. McManemin will use in conjunction with his presentation is attached as Exhibit No. 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Slide Presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Limitation on Incorporation by Reference

In accordance with general instructions B.2 and B.6 of Form 8-K, the information disclosed in this report under Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.