Texas is experiencing a major surge of large-scale data center announcements. The public conversation usually fixates on one headline number: a massive “state filing” with a nine-figure construction budget. Here is the reality. That “state filing” is vague and...
When Flood Control Floods Your Land: Why a Recent Federal Court Opinion Matters to Texas Landowners By Trey Wilson, San Antonio Real Estate Attorney and Texas Water Lawyer Landowners in Texas live with water in a way most Americans do not. Rivers, creeks, arroyos,...
Texas Take Note: The following water-related bills were passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Abbott. They become law on September 1, 2025. Senate Bill 7 -- the major water infrastructure bill -- expands the scope of the Texas Water...
Proposed Texas Law Would Require New Disclosure Form to Record Real Estate Transfers By Trey Wilson, San Antonio Real Estate Attorney and Texas Water Lawyer A new bill filed in the Texas House by Representative Holt —House Bill 285—could significantly change the...
New Law Changes the Rules for Real Estate Agents Representing Buyers in Texas By Trey Wilson, San Antonio Real Estate Attorney and Texas Water Lawyer Starting January 1, 2026, a new Texas law—Senate Bill 1968—will significantly change the way real estate agents...
On July 28, 2025 Rep. Cody Harris, the Palestine-based representative of Texas House District 8 filed four bills that collectively seek to invoke huge changes to the way that groundwater is permitted in Texas. The bills -- sequentially numbered HB 215, HB 216,...
What Is a Vara? Spanish and Mexican Land Measurements That Still Shape Texas Real Estate By Trey Wilson, San Antonio Real Estate Attorney and Texas Water Lawyer In Texas real estate law, words matter—and so do measurements. If you've spent any time combing through...
Key Takeaways from the July 15, 2025 House Natural Resources Committee Hearing By Trey Wilson San Antonio Real Estate Attorney and Texas Water Lawyer Why June 15, 2025 Matters On July 15, 2025, the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources convened in Austin for an...
Do Real Estate Brokers Have a Lien Right in Texas? By Trey Wilson, San Antonio Real Estate Attorney and Texas Water Lawyer In Texas commercial real estate, unpaid broker commissions can lead to expensive disputes—and sometimes litigation. Fortunately, Chapter 62 of...
In recent years, deed fraud has become one of the fastest-growing forms of real estate crime in Texas. Bad actors forge signatures, falsify notary seals, and record fraudulent deeds with county clerks—quietly "stealing" land right out from under legitimate owners. And...
Understanding FEMA Flood Zones and What They Mean for Texas Landowners Flooding is both a natural disaster and a foreseeable legal problem. In Texas, where rapid urban development meets unpredictable weather, understanding how FEMA flood zones affect your property...
Taming the Untamable Rivers: How the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Built Central Texas’ Flood Control Lakes Trey Wilson, San Antonio Real Estate Attorney and Texas Water Lawyer For Central Texas landowners, rivers are both a blessing and a tremendous threat. The same...
What Happened to British-Owned Land After American Independence? By Trey Wilson, San Antonio Real Estate Attorney and Texas Water Lawyer Fourth of July Special Edition: One of the more fascinating—and often overlooked—chapters in American legal history is the...
About the Episode: Take a Deep Dive into a brand new Texas Supreme Court decision on the latest episode of my Podcast. This episode explores the Texas Supreme Court's June 27, 2025 OPINION in Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC (Supreme Court of Texas,...
Texas A&M–San Antonio: Land Assembly, Southside Strategy, and Higher Ed Land Law By Trey Wilson, Real Estate and Water Law Attorney | San Antonio, TX The creation of the Texas A&M–San Antonio campus on the city’s South Side more than an investment in higher...
When Your Land is Damaged by the Acts of Another, You have a Limited Time to Bring Suit. By: Trey Wilson, real estate attorney and water rights lawyer in San Antonio. INTRODUCTION Like all claims recognized under Texas law, suits for damage to land are...
What Is a Causal Fence in Texas? Introduction In rural Texas, fences do more than keep livestock in and neighbors out. They can become decisive legal battlegrounds—especially in boundary disputes and adverse possession claims. One concept that frequently arises is the...
Can a Texas HOA Restrict My Right to Harvest Rainwater or Maintain Rain Barrels? By Trey Wilson, Texas Real Estate and Water Lawyer Water conservation in Texas isn’t just smart policy—it’s backed by law. With drought cycles, population growth, and aquifer strain...
Who Owns the Rivers in Texas? Public Access and Private Property Rights By Trey Wilson, Real Estate Lawyer and Water Rights Attorney – San Antonio, Texas In Texas, questions about who owns a river—and who can legally walk, wade, or paddle through it—are more than...
Can I Build a Stock Tank Without a Permit in Texas? By Trey Wilson, Texas Real Estate and Water Lawyer It’s a common question for Texas landowners: Can I build a stock tank without a permit? In a state where ranching, water storage, and rural land development...
Water Wells in Real Estate Deals: What Buyers and Sellers Must Know By Trey Wilson, San Antonio Real Estate and Water Law Attorney In Texas, a water well can be a major asset—or a hidden liability. Whether you’re buying ranchland, a Hill Country retreat, or a rural...