Ag Law in the Field

What does title insurance actually do, and what should you be looking for before closing on a property? Join us as Leslie Johnson breaks down the essentials of title insurance, explains what a title policy is and what it covers, and highlights key provisions every landowner should understand to help avoid surprises down the road. Contact Info for Leslie JohnsonPhone: 877-366-8781 Email: [email protected] Links to Topics Mentioned on the ShowTexas Department of InsuranceAmerican Agricultural Law Association Restaurant RecommendationsTJ SeafoodSushi Kozy Where Leslie Keeps Up with Legal News Texas Supreme Court Weekly Email JD Supra Texas Land Title Association Sponsors

If you are buying or selling rural land in Texas, there is a new disclosure related to water rights that you need to be aware of!  We  have Charles Porter joining us to walk us through Texas water law basics, the questions folks should ask before buying rural land, when this new disclosure form is required, and how to complete the form. Contact Info for Charles PorterPhone: (512) 627-3793 Email: [email protected] Links to Topics Mentioned on the ShowWater Law Podcast Episodes Texas Water Law Factsheet Groundwater Conservation District Map TREC Seller's Disclosure about Groundwater and Surface Water Rights Texas Alliance Groundwater District "Find my GCD" Restaurant RecommendationsLoro on South Lamar Matt's El Rancho (Fried jumbo shrimp) Snooze Nate's Baked Goods & Coffee Keeping Up with Ag/Real Estate/Water Law Texas Agriculture Law Blog Texas Bar CLE Library Texas Real Estate Research Center

With hunting season just around the corner, now is a good time for landowners and hunters to brush up on Texas hunting laws. Mallory Lindsey, Texas Game Warden, joins the podcast to discuss Texas hunting laws and the legal considerations landowners and hunters should understand. The episode covers hunting regulations, landowner responsibilities, and important information for navigating hunting activities on Texas properties. Contact Info for Mallory Phone: 806-252-2052 Email: [email protected] Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Questions from Tiffany's Desk: What's with the Purple Paint? Owning Your Piece of Texas Handbook Restaurant Recommendation: Coffee Wizards Useful Resources that Mallory Recommends Texas Game Wardens Facebook Texas Parks & Wildlife Facebook Texas Outdoor Annual App

It is not that common to have an agricultural law case at the United States Supreme Court, but this term, Monsanto v. Durnell was argued, and in June, the Justices issued their decision on the important questions of whether FIFRA's labeling requirements preempts state law failure-to-warn claims.  Jennie Zwagerman joined me to talk through the case, the Opinion, and what this means going forward.   Contact Info for Jennie  Phone: 515-271-4119 Email: [email protected] https://www.drake.edu/law/fac-staff/profile/jennifer-zwagerman   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Ag Law in the Field Podcast Episode: So You Want to Go to Law School  Drake Law School Ag Law Program  AALA Texas Agriculture Law Blog: US Supreme Court: Failure-to-Warn Claims Preempted by FIFRA   Restaurant Recommendation:  WASABI   Where Jennie keeps up with ag law news:   Texas Agriculture Law Blog Ag Law in the Field Podcast AgriPulse Politico Ag National Agricultural Law Center Congressional Research Service Reports

There are currently a number of transmission line projects being planned in Texas. These projects will impact landowners across the state. Luke Ellis joins us to talk about transmission lines in general, the PUC routing process, and eminent domain. Contact Info for Luke Ellis: Website Phone:  512-215-4078 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show All Ag Law in the Field Episodes on Eminent Domain Previous Episodes with Luke Ellis:  Eminent Domain Basics Texas Supreme Court Eminent Domain Cases Part 1 Texas Supreme Court Eminent Domain Cases Part 2 Restraunt Recommendations from Luke Ellis: Juan in a Million Iron Works BBQ Clark's Oyster Bar