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TEXAS LAND magazine
Read our archive of articles and advice from Texas LAND Magazine, a quarterly publication focused on the people, places and land of the Lone Star State.
Tax Considerations When Making a Ranch Purchase
Written by Mary Jane Robinson, CPA The decision to own ranch property may be a lifelong dream. It can be related to changes that result in a slower paced lifestyle. The decision may be to have a second family home. No matter the driving force related to the “why” of a real property purchase, the […]
At Home In The Country – Buying Property Outside the Suburbs
Many Americans are looking for the peace and quiet of the rural countryside, but buying and financing a country dream home is not the same as the suburbs.
Guide to Introducing to Exotic Wildlife on Your Land
Owning land in Texas means different things to different people. For some who have inherited land, it is an opportunity to maintain their family’s heritage. For others who have recently purchased recreational land, it is a chance to create a legacy of their own.
A Guide to Growing Big Deer
Managing your deer population and wildlife habitat is key to ensuring your deer herd stays healthy and robust.
Find the Right Lender for your Rural Land Purchase
Imagine this: You found your perfect property in the perfect location at a great price. Your offer was accepted, and your loan’s been approved. Soon the place will be yours. Then you get to the closing table and—too late—you learn that your lender failed to do his due diligence, and was not aware of endangered […]
Should I Get into the Cattle Business?
Here is some expert advice from Texas A&M live stock specialists Rick Machen and Ron Gill about getting into the cattle business.
Water Conservation in Texas
You don’t have to sit in a Texas coffee shop very long until the conservation turns to oil or water. Oil is discussed because we suddenly have a lot of it and as a result, the state is booming. Water becomes a topic due to its shortage, perpetuated by the continuing drought. WATER NEEDS Needs […]
Understanding Water Ownership & Water Rights in Texas
Although the Texas population is expected to double in size by 2050, the state’s water supplies are expected to decrease by 19 percent in that same timeframe.
The True Story of Water Usage in Hydraulic Fracturing
Land brokers and real estate agents, among others in Texas, have witnessed first-hand the positive economic impacts of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (fracking), which make it possible for producers to tap vast deposits of natural gas and oil trapped in tight sand and shale formations.
Broker Spotlight: Republic Ranches’ Charles Davidson
Love of the land is encoded in Charles Davidson’s DNA.
Habitat Management Practices for Wildlife Valuation
While agricultural tax valuation is fairly common, Texas landowners have a unique opportunity to qualify for wildlife management valuation.
Keep It In The Family
Oh, the excitement you feel the moment you purchase your first piece of land. You’re filled with plans for the place, whether they are to construct a pond or build your dream home. Perhaps you’re imagining ways to attract wildlife to the property or envisioning a custom-designed gate to welcome your future guests. While it’s […]
Understanding the Law of Eminent Domain in Texas
For many landowners, eminent domain isn’t an abstract legal construct, but a force that alters their land and their lives.
Broker Spotlight: Trip duPerier’s Kevin Meier and Trey Hallmark
Trey Hallmark and Kevin Meier have worked with—and learned from—Trip duPerier for more than a decade.
Women of the Land
They come to women of the land from different places… And, yet when the conversation begins to flow, the women find themselves on firm common ground.
Sleeping in the Country
Nothing is more peaceful than sleeping in the country. Nocturnal insects, birds, amphibians and mammals come to life and unite in a chorus of individual notes. The comforting symphony serves as a reminder that we are not alone.
Safety Education Ethics and the Future of Hunting
The Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP) is a multi-faceted outdoor experience designed to produce the next generation of safe, educated, ethical hunters.
How to Create Duck Habitat on Your Land
Areas that stay moist for long periods during the year may have potential for duck habitat.
In the Spotlight: Dr. Paul and Toni Burns
Two seemingly ordinary moments inspired the couple to restore their Brown County ranch, a piece of property that has been in Paul’s family since 1873 to its pre-settlement condition.
John Ed Stepan: Steward of the Land
John Ed Stephan, of Ranch Investments in San Antonio, has a room full of trophies, a lifetime full of experiences, an abundance of anecdotes and an admirable intellect.
