The Public Can Legally TRESPASS on Your Land – See How!

Gradient Boundary Line

Let's see how anyone can legally trespass! What do the following have in common? River Creek Draw Slough Bayou Branch Arroyo These are called “watercourses” and the State of Texas owns the water in them (when present). Did you know that? A Texas landowner will need a permit to use the water in them except for household and domestic purposes and to water livestock. … [Read more...]

Cropland a Hedge Against Our Devalued Dollar?

Cotton

For two days in April 2011, I attended the 21st Annual Outlook for Texas Land Markets put on by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M. According to Mark Dotzour Chief Economist from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M, cropland with it's associated crops like cotton and corn are what buyers want over and above recreational properties.  Dr. Dotzour was one of ten featured speakers … [Read more...]