The Texas Deer Lease
Fambrough No. 570, Technical report, 17pp (Revised 2/16/2012)
Declines in revenues from agriculture and petroleum give added importance to income generated by lease hunting. This easy-to-read report offers hunters and landowners suggestions for avoiding misunderstandings common in lease agreements.
"Beyond a Reasonable Drought"
Outlaw & Gilliland No. 1986, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp (1/23/2012)
Texas' record-breaking drought isn't the only thing pounding the agricultural sector. Changes in national farm policy aimed at deficit cutting pack a punch, too.
"Dialing Down Debt: Road to Recovery Begins at Home"
Klassen No. 1985, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (1/23/2012)
Although the ongoing debate over the national deficit accounts for much of the shouting going on in Washington, the truth is that American households need to pay off their debt, too.
"For the Record: When to Toss Old Tax Records"
Stern No. 1987, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp (1/23/2012)
Some people never throw tax records away. Others don't keep them long enough. Knowing what to hang on to, why you need it and for how long can save both storage space and headaches.
"Terminated: Transfer Fees Outlawed"
Fambrough No. 1984, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (1/23/2012)
Transfer fees have been around since 2007, but the law creating them was repealed in 2011. Even grandfathered transfer fees must meet strict requirements to comply with the law.
"Texas Sails On: Nation Battles Headwinds"
Dotzour No. 1983, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp (1/23/2012)
This year (2012) looks to be a better one for Texas' economy, but the United States as a whole is still attempting to overcome serious obstacles to recovery.
"The Great Recession: Why Intensity and Duration Varied"
Anari No. 1989, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (1/23/2012)
Yes, the recession was awful. But exactly how awful and how long the pain lasted depended on where you live in Texas. Here's what made a difference.
"The Trouble with Troubled Assets"
Hunt No. 1988, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp (1/23/2012)
Investors are still expecting a deluge of distressed commercial real estate to pour into the market. The question remains: "When?"
"Vested Rights: Project Protection for Developers"
Wilson No. 1990, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp (1/23/2012)
Conventional wisdom says changing the rules in the middle of the game is a no-no. Texas law backs this up. Once a project permit application is filed, most new land use regulations don't apply.
"Creating, Changing, Extending Deed Restrictions"
Fambrough & Lipscomb No. 1417, Letter of the Law reprint, 4pp (Revised 1/18/2012)
A look at legislative rules for creating, changing and extending deed restrictions.
