Winter 2024

For years, communities in states like Florida and Arizona have been experimenting with new ways to address problems such as traffic congestion and overworked power grids. Is Texas learning from them?

Say you have a property that’s been in your family for generations, and you’d like to pass it on to your children while minimizing tax liabilities. This case study shows it can be done.

Breaking news: Insurance is complicated. This guide to the different types of perils, policy forms, and coverage types can help you better understand your choices for property coverage and make informed decisions.

If you’re a landowner in Texas, you’ve likely heard of ESG—environmental, social, and governance—particularly in the context of carbon credits. But what exactly is it, where did it come from, and what does it mean for you?

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.

Nobody needs the stress that comes with identify theft. Thankfully, an act passed by the state legislature in 2023 provides an extra level of protection for Texans.

We’ve highlighted recent legislative changes so you’ll know when the new laws take effect (but download the full report to real later, of course).