Monthly Archives: May 2026

Traveling with Tiffany: Hitting the Road for Ag Law Programs Across Texas 

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One of my favorite parts of this job is getting out of the office and visiting with folks across the state. Whether it is a county program, conference, or workshop, there is nothing better than meeting landowners, producers, and Extension agents where they are and talking through real-world legal questions.  As we head into the next couple of months, the calendar is full, and I am looking forward to several opportunities to travel, teach, and learn alongside you all. If you have a chance to attend one of these events, please… Read More →

Working Ranch Radio Show – Eminent Domain: What Landowners Need to Know

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I was recently a guest on the Working Ranch Radio Show with Justin Mills.  We had a really good, practical conversation about eminent domain. Where does eminent domain authority come from?  How does the process work?  What do landowners need to keep in mind?  Justin asked great questions, and I think our conversation will be useful to landowners across the country!  Listen HERE.

Questions from Tiffany’s Desk: Can a Texas City Ban or Limit Chickens?

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Question: I must have received this question ten times in the last month via phone calls and emails from all across the state.  Can a Texas city enforce a ban or a limit on the number of chickens residents are allowed to have at their residence? Answer: We do not know. There has not been a court that has answered this question yet.  The answer will depend on how a court interprets the Right to Farm Statute definitions and the particular factual situation at issue.  Let’s walk through… Read More →