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Rusty Adams

Research Attorney

Expert Bio

E. V. “Rusty” Adams III is the research attorney at the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. He has served the Center in this capacity since 2016. Adams provides the public and real estate professionals opportunities to learn about Texas real estate law by writing articles and reports for the Center’s publications, and by speaking to groups around the state. A Bryan native, Adams earned the degrees of Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Master of Science in Marketing, both from Texas A&M, before earning the degree of Juris Doctor from Baylor University. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2004 and to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in 2007. Adams practiced law, including real estate transactions and litigation, for 12 years in the Bryan‐College Station area prior to joining the Center. Adams is a former member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, Texas Aggie Band, and Ross Volunteer Company, and participates in leadership development programs offered by the Department of Student Activities and the Corps of Cadets.

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Housing
7 minute read
Feb 03 2025

Stay Just A Little Bit Longer

What’s Happened with Short-Term Rentals Since Tarr? 

Short-term rentals offer travelers spacious accommodations at a reasonable price while property owners earn a little extra income. Sounds like a win-win, right? But there’s been some pushback against them in recent years. Here’s the latest.

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Supreme Court of the United States
Legal Issues
6 minute read
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Chevron Overturned

Court Ruling Reshapes Legal Landscape

In what will likely be regarded as the watershed legal moment of 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court has overruled the Chevron doctrine. Here’s what you need to know. 

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Legal Issues
6 minute read
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

(But Respect My Property)

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood . . . until a property dispute arises. Here’s what you need to know about issues neighboring property owners commonly encounter.

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Brokerage
8 minute read
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Nothing to Hide

New Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act

Those doing business through entities should be aware of new requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. Failure to comply could result in civil or criminal penalties.

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Land Occupier’s Liability Guide
Land Markets
28 minute read
Jan 22 2024

Land Occupier’s Liability Guide

This guide provides an introduction to land occupier’s liability in Texas. It gives a basic understanding of liability concepts and the potential pitfalls for owners and occupiers of land. This guide does not cover every situation for which a land occupier might have liability, nor does it cover every point of law that might be applicable.

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Mechanic’s & Materialman’s Liens
Single-family
7 minute read
Jan 02 2024

Mechanic’s & Materialman’s Liens

Recent Changes to the State Lien Statutes

Perhaps it’s not a complete cure for the “Working Man Blues,” but Texas lien statutes that help ensure tradesmen get paid for their work have been changed to simplify the process of perfecting liens and expand protections.

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