On May 19 of this year, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This program is set up to offer financial assistance to American food producers who have been adversely impacted by the...
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USDA offers resources to help new farmers succeed
Whatever some Americans may imagine, the evidence is clear that farming is not a vanishing way of life. To many, this is a fine time to get into the farming business, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers critical resources in taking the first...
Pipeline easements: Don’t let gas companies walk all over you (or your land)
The oil and gas industry is a powerful player in our state's economy. Agriculture is another pillar. As the vast majority of Texas land is privately owned, the success of oil and gas companies often depends on securing mineral rights and easements from private...
Avoid these 5 common executor mistakes
A parent or other elderly relative has passed away and appointed you as the executor of their estate here in Texas. It’s an honor that they bestowed their trust in you to oversee their last wishes successfully. However, it can also seem like an overwhelming task when...
Counter with bargaining chips when the state gets hungry for land
Roads are essential for getting around the expanses of Texas, and the government could claim your land in the name of public transportation. You may not be able to stop them, but you could make sure you get proper payment. The state can declare eminent domain, but...
What are the primary duties of an executor?
It can be an honor to be designated as the executor of someone’s will, but it can also be a terrifying experience. Executors have an enormous responsibility to carry out a person’s last wishes, and many times the decedent was a close family member or friend. While the...
Damaged farmland and the oil companies that cause it
It was too much and then came the breaking point. Frustrated and weary about losing more farmland, you realize that it is time to confront the oil company that made promises, but never kept them. Many acres where you have grown cotton, grain sorghum and wheat through...
Draft a partnership agreement to avoid future disputes
A business partnership agreement is similar to a prenuptial agreement in a marriage. Just like prenups are signed before the wedding vows, a partnership agreement should be executed before a business is up and running. Often, friends start a company together and get...
4 signs an estate executor is breaching their fiduciary duty
After the loss of a loved one, emotions and tensions tend to run high. During the probate process, the proverbial manure can really hit the fan if expectations for a beneficiary’s inheritance aren’t met or other complications arise. One of those complications might be...
You can lead your horse to water, but that doesn’t mean you own it
It feels good to have Texas soil underfoot that you can call your own, but possession only stretches as far as the law allows. One of the most important resources in the state may reside on your plot, but complicated claims might keep it flowing through your fingers....
