I recently did a presentation for a great webinar series called Water Wednesdays, hosted by John O’Connell, a Coastal and Marine County Extension Agent.
We did a basic overview of Texas water laws–certainly a hot topic around the state right
The Texas Agriculture Law Blog, published by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, covers legal issues affecting agriculture and rural land management. Topics include federal and state agricultural regulations, estate and gift tax laws relevant to farm succession, animal confinement and welfare laws, pesticide and herbicide regulations, environmental compliance such as air emissions and water protections, agritourism and farmland preservation, livestock liability and fencing law, agricultural bankruptcy, and tax deductions related to farm operations. The blog also discusses litigation and legislative developments impacting farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses, providing updates on court decisions, regulatory proposals, and policy changes.
The Eastland Court of Appeals recently ruled in Surrento v. Cactus Growers, Inc., a vehicle-versus-cow case involving a number of defendants. This case illustrates a number of important considerations when it comes to Texas fence law.
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In July, the USDA released its annual Land Values Summary for 2026, providing a snapshot of how agricultural real estate values have changed across the country over the past year. View the full report here.
The 2026 report…
How does Texas law treat a surviving spouse with regard to the homestead? The Corpus Christi Court of Appeals addressed this issue in Murray v. Robinson.
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