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August 16, 2026

Aerial Spraying and Crop Dusting: Landowner Notification Rights and Responsibilities

Aerial application, commonly called crop dusting, remains an important agricultural practice throughout South Texas farming operations, and understanding notification considerations and general regulatory framework helps both landowners using this service and neighboring property owners understand their respective rights and responsibilities.… Continue reading
August 15, 2026

Water Well Interference: Understanding Neighboring Well Disputes in Texas

Occasionally, South Texas landowners experience a genuine concern: a neighboring property drills a new, larger well, and their own existing well’s water level or yield noticeably declines. Understanding how Texas law addresses this “well interference” situation helps landowners know their… Continue reading
August 15, 2026

Old Windmills and Historic Water Pumps: Preservation Considerations for Texas Landowners

The classic windmill remains one of the most iconic, recognizable features of South Texas ranch land, and many properties still feature these historic structures, sometimes still functional for well pumping, sometimes purely decorative remnants of an earlier era. Understanding how… Continue reading
August 12, 2026

Rural Electric Cooperative Membership: What Transfers to New Texas Landowners

Much of rural Victoria County and South Texas receives electrical service through a rural electric cooperative rather than a traditional investor-owned utility, and understanding how this membership structure works — and what transfers to you as a new landowner —… Continue reading
August 10, 2026

Special Ag Exemption Provisions During Drought: What Texas Landowners Should Know

Given South Texas’s periodic drought conditions, understanding how Texas law addresses agricultural exemption maintenance during these challenging periods provides important reassurance for Victoria County landowners whose typical agricultural activities might be temporarily affected by weather conditions beyond their control. Why… Continue reading
August 6, 2026

Noxious Weed Control: Legal Obligations for Texas Landowners

Beyond general brush and vegetation management discussed elsewhere, Texas landowners have specific considerations regarding certain officially designated noxious weeds, which can affect both land productivity and, in some cases, involve specific control obligations landowners should understand. What Are Noxious Weeds,… Continue reading
July 31, 2026

Pond Stocking for Recreation or Income: What Texas Landowners Should Know

A well-managed pond adds genuine recreational and, in some cases, income value to South Texas properties, and understanding the basics of proper stocking helps landowners make informed decisions about developing this resource. Why Stock a Pond? A well-managed pond adds… Continue reading
July 30, 2026

Understanding Texas Deer Breeding Permits and Regulations for Landowners

Deer breeding has grown into a significant, specialized segment of the Texas wildlife and ranching industry, and some South Texas landowners consider this as a potential land use, either for genetics improvement programs or as a dedicated commercial operation. Understanding… Continue reading