Last week, I was honored to present the 2025 Resource and Land Use Update at the American Agricultural Law Association Conference with my friend and mentor, Jesse Richardson.  We worked to find the most important cases decided this year across the country related to topics like agritourism, water law, oil and gas, right to farm, takings, renewable energy, and more. What cases made our list?  You can find out:  2025 LAND USE AND RESOURCE LAW UPDATE Are you interested in learning more about the American Agricultural Law Association?… Read More →

Last week, I traveled to Portland, Oregon for the 39th Annual American Agricultural Law Association Conference. It was my first time in Oregon, and Portland was an absolutely beautiful city.  Being from the Panhandle, I was really taken with all of the beautiful trees and enjoyed several morning runs along the Columbia River. This conference brings together over 300 agricultural lawyers from all over the United States.  A good number of us traveled from Texas, including our 2019 AALA President, Amber Miller, from Lubbock.  I’m proud to serve… Read More →

* Please remember to vote for the Texas Ag Law Blog in the “Niche” category of the ABA Top 100 Blawgs!  Click here between now and December 19!* In October, I attended the American Agricultural Law Association Symposium in Albuquerque.  As always, I came home with a huge notebook full of information that I am excited to share with you. I really enjoyed a session titled “Top Ten Things an Ag Lawyer Should Know.”  The speakers included Justin Schneider (Indiana Farm Bureau), Drew Kershen (University of Oklahoma), and Tim Bernasek… Read More →