Four siblings, one 200-acre piece of land their parents left them, and no idea where to start. It’s one of the most common situations that lands on a real estate attorney’s desk in rural Texas — and one of the easiest to get wrong, because “just split it evenly” is rarely as simple as it sounds.
Imagine you own a Texas ranch. Someone offers you attractive money to lease a portion of your property. It looks like a win. The income is appealing, the paperwork is moving, and you’re ready to sign. But what if the lease limits your future use of that land?
A contract can look straightforward while still creating consequences that may not become apparent until later. That is why a meaningful contract review should consider both the legal language and the practical impact of the agreement.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved and ordered three major 765-kV transmission line projects associated with the Permian Basin Reliability Plan.
Recent updates to Texas subdivision laws are quietly catching local governments and landowners off guard, which changed whether you need a plat to subdivide your property, and adds a new hurdle for land that runs on well water. Miss either one, and you can find out the hard way through increased and unexpected costs that may have been avoidable.
Data center development has become a significant part of the development conversation across Texas. For landowners, that can mean receiving an offer to purchase or lease property, including a request for an option agreement and permission for a developer to begin investigating whether the property can support a project.
Ranching generates risk constantly and from every direction: a guest injured on a hunt, a stock tank that fails, a vehicle collision on a caliche road, a dispute with a neighbor or a lessee. This is where business entities come in as a risk management tool for landowners.
Buying rural land in Texas can mean buying a home, a hunting property, a working ranch, an investment, or a place you hope to keep in the family for generations. Before closing, however, it is important to understand more than the acreage, location, and purchase price.
Estate planning isn’t just for retirees. If you’re married, own real estate, or have started building wealth, you already have an estate and you need a plan for it. There’s no birthday that triggers the need for a will. The real test is simpler: do you have an opinion about what happens to your property, your children, or your business interests when you’re gone? If the answer is yes, it’s time to get a plan in place.
Braun & Gresham was proud to serve as a Gold Sponsor of the Texas Wildlife Association Annual Convention. We are sharing key lessons from the Private Lands Summit, including practical guidance on wildlife crime, agricultural theft, estray livestock, risk management, and protecting private property.
Transferring land within a family isn’t just a personal decision, it’s a legal transaction with long-term implications. Without the right structure in place, small oversights today can turn into expensive disputes down the road.
If your business depends on real estate, you’ve likely been handed a contract labeled a “standard agreement.” Maybe it’s a commercial lease, easement, vendor agreement, utility agreement, access license, telecommunications agreement, development contract, property management agreement, or construction contract. Regardless of the context, the message is usually the same.
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