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Texas Land Brokers Network<br />
This has been a great year for the Texas Land Brokers Network! It’s our second! We proudly count over 100 land professionals in our<br />
organization. This year we have met at many great venues around the Houston area, from Brenham to Bellville to Montgomery and<br />
Huntsville. We have increased our specialized knowledge from the best speakers in our industry. Texas AgriLife Extension Services on feral hogs and prairie grass<br />
restoration, Commissioner Todd Staples, Nedra Foster, an expert witness in major surveying boundary disputes, Detlef Hallerman PhD, Texas A&M on the Energy<br />
Sector and changes to come, then on to Skeeter’s Constellation Field for another exceptional meeting on international title issues, and of course legislative updates<br />
with Dan Hatfield, ALC, COB Texas Association of REALTORS®. A very productive marketing session wrapped up the summer.<br />
We take August off and will reconvene with a great speaker on stream bank restoration and mitigation in September. Our organization is committed to offering<br />
our members the best networking opportunities, marketing meetings and the best education in our fields. We sincerely thank all of our farm and ranch magazine<br />
affiliates and Capital Farm Credit and Texas Farm Credit for their continued support.<br />
Deitra Robertson, ALC. , President<br />
Texas Alliance of Land Brokers<br />
Whether you are buying or selling rural property, there are numerous reasons why you want to engage in the services of a licensed<br />
member of the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers (TALB). Our Members offer:<br />
Knowledge of land markets and mineral, water and timber rights • Knowledge of how to locate rural properties • Specialized<br />
knowledge of the Texas Farm and Ranch Contract • Ability to find financing for rural properties • Understanding of political and<br />
government regulations related to rural land ownership<br />
Our mission is to assist our membership by broker cooperation, ethics, marketing, private property rights, fellowship and educational speakers who can provide<br />
information which is useful to our rural land experience. Our members attend monthly meetings with guest speakers who are professionals in their field. Future<br />
speakers include: August, Research Economist Charles Gilliland with the Texas A&M Real Estate Center talking to members about the Texas rural land market outlook,<br />
September we will have Steve Roberson founder and managing partner of Map Right discussing the evolution of mapping and how it will impact our business and<br />
October is Blair Fitzsimons, Chief Executive Officer for Texas Agricultural Land Trust discussing their organizations mission to protect private working lands to conserve<br />
our great Texas heritage.<br />
We are professionals in our field, gaining knowledge to provide our clients the best services possible. To contact one of members, you are welcome to go to our<br />
website at www.texaslandbrokers.org<br />
Steve Williams, <strong>2014</strong> President<br />
TEXAS DEER ASSOCIATION<br />
Defender of Hunting & Private Property Rights in Texas<br />
PROTECTING OUR HERITAGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS…<br />
HUNTER FREEDOM OF CHOICE<br />
The Texas Deer Association supports a hunter’s individual freedom of choice. Every hunter has personal preferences<br />
on how and where they like to hunt. The TDA will work to ensure hunters always have the liberty to<br />
choose.<br />
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND<br />
Today, there are many who believe the state should dictate how you manage your land and its resources. The<br />
Texas Deer Association is a staunch defender of private property rights, and the TDA will always fiffiight so your<br />
land remains YOUR land.<br />
YOU HAVE A VOICE<br />
The Texas Deer Association is a member-driven association, dedicated to sharing ideas and methods to improve the management<br />
and harvest of deer. Our members always have a voice; and your voice is heard, individually and collectively.<br />
ACTIVE & ACCESSIBLE<br />
The Texas Deer Association is a very active organization with events and activities all across Texas. Our annual convention,<br />
regional meetings, banquets and seminars held in every region of the state, make it easy and fun to get involved.<br />
TRUST THE LANDOWNER<br />
The Texas Deer Association understands that overregulation is not a sound wildlife management practice and too often leads to unintended<br />
consequences. “Trust the landowner!”<br />
210.767.8300 | 403 East Ramsey, Suite 204 • San Antonio, TX 79216<br />
www.texasdeerassociation.com