October 2025 TRFS Update

BIG NEWS THIS OCTOBER – CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES...

NEW! Keyes Ranch is a spectacular Hill Country property offering stunning long-range vistas, two lakes, and a landscape ideally suited for recreation, grazing, or equestrian use. With rolling terrain, impressive 360° views, and abundant hardwoods, this property combines natural beauty with superior raw acreage, making it a rare find in a prime location near Austin, San Marcos, and San Antonio.

NEW! Hackberry Road Ranch offers a turnkey opportunity for hunting, recreation, and relaxation—all within a well-managed game ranch. This stunning property combines dramatic topography, Hill Country hardwoods, and prime wildlife habitat with modern comforts. The 1,392± sf cabin was custom-built in 2021 and comes fully furnished, ready for immediate enjoyment. With approximately 100’± of elevation change, the land delivers sweeping views and a diverse landscape, highlighted by the dry East Prong of the Nueces River running through the property.

JUST SOLD! Sage Oaks Estate showcases a spectacular custom-built home on a secluded 6.1± acre property in Comal County’s desirable Sage Oaks Subdivision. This rare Hill Country offering combines serene natural surroundings, refined luxury living, and exceptional outdoor amenities. Privately gated and Ag-exempt, the estate provides the space, privacy, and versatility sought by discerning Buyers, with no HOA and plenty of room for enjoyment of the outdoors.

CONTINUING TO PRAY FOR THE HILL COUNTRY!

Our thoughts and prayers are still with everyone impacted.

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Texans to Vote on Right to Farm Constitutional Amendment November 7

On November 7, 2023, Texas voters will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 1 which would add it to the Texas Constitution

On November 7, 2023, Texas voters will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 1, which would establish the right to farming, ranching, timber production, and wildlife management into the Texas Constitution.

Background

During the 88th Legislative Session, Texas lawmakers passed House Joint Resolution 126 (HJR 126). It is the language from this HJR that Texas voters will cast their ballots for or against in November.

HJR 126 reads as follows:  


SECTION 1.  Article I, Texas Constitution, is amendment by adding Section 36 to read as follows:
Section 36.  (a) The people have the right to engage in generally accepted farm, ranch, timber production, or wildlife management practices on real property they own or lease.  
(b) This section does not affect the authority of the legislature to authorize by general law:
(1) a state agency or political subdivision to regulate where there is clear and convincing evidence that the law or regulation is necessary to protect the public health and safety from imminent danger; or
(2) a state agency to regulate to prevent a danger to animal health or crop production.

SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023.  The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition:  “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, and wildlife management.”

Voting Information

This constitutional amendment will be on the ballot on November 7 as Proposition 1.  It will allow voters to choose to vote either FOR or AGAINST “The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production and wildlife management.”

Information on registering to vote or locating your polling place may be accessed here.

Right to Farm Statute

You may recall, the Right to Farm statute we discussed last week that was passed into law by the Texas Legislature and is found in the Texas Agriculture Code. It is already in effect.

The constitutional amendment is different in that, if passed by voters, it would add the HJR 126 language to the Texas Constitution.  This would, in effect, make it difficult for future legislatures to change the right to farm in the state.  If voters do not pass the constitutional amendment, the language will not be added to the Constitution.