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The Art of the Deal: Bowen Helps Texas Ranchers Explore Renewables

Texas continues to lead the nation in renewable energy development, and more landowners than ever are being approached by wind and solar companies seeking to lease their land. While these projects can bring substantial financial opportunities, they also introduce long-term obligations and legal risks that are often overlooked.

Laura Bowen, Braun & Gresham attorney, Renewable Energy, Texas Renewables, Landowners Energy, Attorney

Braun & Gresham: A Trusted Real Estate Resource for Texas Developers

Texas continues to lead the nation in renewable energy development, and more landowners than ever are being approached by wind and solar companies seeking to lease their land. While these projects can bring substantial financial opportunities, they also introduce long-term obligations and legal risks that are often overlooked.

Texas Hill Country ranchette community supported by Braun & Gresham

Legal Roadmap to Buying, Selling, and Subdividing Land in Texas

Texas is a landowner’s state. Whether you’re purchasing acreage for investment, preparing to sell a long-held family ranch, or subdividing land for development, it’s essential to understand the legal landscape. Every stage of a land transaction carries important legal implications that can affect property values, compliance with state and local regulations, and most importantly, your peace of mind.

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Owning the Office: Ringquist Protects Commercial Real-Estate Newcomer

Buying residential property – somewhere designed for living – is something many people are familiar with, and typically feel fairly confident letting a real-estate agent deal with all the paperwork. But purchasing commercial property – somewhere intended for business – is more complex, involving higher initial investment, greater due-diligence needs, and longer, more complicated purchase agreements.

For the Boys: Attorney, Patrick L. Reznik Saves the Day for Local Youth Nonprofit

When Steve “Coach” Fournier – Executive Director of the Burke Center for Youth in Central Texas – first heard about local government’s plans to seize a broad band of the Burke Center’s property for new wastewater lines to eventually service a high-end golf course at a very modest compensation, it seemed like a done deal. 

Sunny Prospects

“Farm real estate – what my partner and I do – is growing nationally as an investment category,” begins farmland investor Neil Robinson. “So you’re going to see a lot more of this sort of new wave of agricultural technology as both the population and renewable energies grow. There will be much more demand for this within the next 20 years.”

Hunting Leases – The Importance and Expectations

Hunting leases offer a unique opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to access private land for recreation while simultaneously generating income for ranches and helping manage wildlife populations responsibly.  Landowners are often tempted to make verbal “handshake” agreements to allow hunters onto their ranch. This article explains the significance of having your lease in writing.   

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