United States securities and exchange commission logo March 26, 2024 Thomas L. Carter, Jr. President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Black Stone Minerals, L.P. 1001 Fannin Street, Suite 2020 Houston, TX 77002 Re: Black Stone Minerals, L.P. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed March 19, 2024 File No. 333-278061 Dear Thomas L. Carter, Jr.: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Anuja Majmudar at 202-551-3844 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Energy & Transportation cc: Brenda Lenahan