The face of Rural Texas is changing. The size of private farms and ranches has decreased dramatically over the past few decades. Today, 80 percent of Texas’ private land holdings are less than 500 acres.
Many of these properties are now owned by absentee landowners or are being subdivided for mobile home parks, high dollar “ranchettes”, rural housing and industrial developments. Congestion in the cities and metroplexes has increased “urban sprawl.” With a strong economy and increased resources, many people are leaving the urban environment to commute to the country for a taste of country life. Land use on these properties is also changing. Continue reading Challenges Facing Rural Texas Land