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Projects that require eminent domain have snaked their way across Texas. Sometimes, it can feel like a positive development until it jeopardizes your land, your business, and your property value. If your property is being targeted for condemnation, it is crucial to understand the process. How can the Government Take Privately Owned Land? The Texas…

Landowners commonly lease their properties to ranchers and farmers for agricultural purposes. To avoid leasing disputes, some details should be ironed out before any agreements are made. These involve the expectations of both parties. Understanding the facts before entering into a contract can avoid disappointment, money, and future litigation. Considerations Before Entering a Lease Agreement…

You might have pondered who has the right of way if you’ve ever been in a four-way stop standoff with three or more other cars. And if you’ve ever been in a collision or other major car accident because another driver made a mistake, you know that the correct response might mean the difference between…

Great news out of Capitol Hill: on September 30, 2022, the Hermits Peak Fire Assistance Act (“HPFAA”) was signed into law by President Joe Biden. It passed as part of the Continuing Resolution to fund Congress. Click here to see the HPFAA as signed by the President. Below is a summary of relevant provisions: Purpose…

On April 12, 2022, the McBride fire started in the early afternoon on Warrior Drive in Ruidoso, New Mexico. With dry and windy weather conditions fanning the flames, the fire quickly spread into residential areas. The damage to property and loss of life has been devastating, affecting more than 6,000 acres, hundreds of homes, businesses,…