A P-13 water well is a former oil or gas well converted for freshwater production through a process administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). The arrangement can serve both the operator and the landowner: the operator avoids some…
On August 3, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published its proposed 2027 Construction General Permit (CGP). The proposed permit, if finalized, will replace the existing 2022 CGP that will expire on February 17, 2027.[1] The CGP applies directly in…
This is the third in a series of blog posts on Tennessee’s Real Estate Infrastructure Development Act one year after enactment. In our first post, we discussed the importance of educating municipal decision-makers. In our second post, we addressed the…
Questions from the Council: The Three Questions That Keep Coming Back (Part 2 of 5) This is the second in a series of blog posts about IDDs one year after REIDA. For the first blog post in the series, follow…
Introduction When Tennessee enacted the Real Estate Infrastructure Development Act of 2025 (codified at Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-801 et seq.), the legislation opened a powerful new door for developers and municipalities: the ability to finance public infrastructure through tax…
Recent Developments In March 2026, the Texas Attorney General issued a press release and proposed rules to implement and enforce SB 17, providing our first substantive insight into how the statute is expected to operate in practice. While the rules…
Navigating the Future of Texas Land Use We are proud to share Winstead’s contribution to the Chambers and Partners 2026 Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use Global Practice Guide. Our team, including Tommy Mann, Laura Hoffmann, Micah King, Mallory Muse, Matt Joeckel,…
How thoughtful structuring, disciplined diligence, and early planning can help Mexican investors unlock long-term value in Texas. Texas continues to stand out as one of the most attractive U.S. real estate markets for Mexican investors seeking scale, stability, and long-term…
On November 20, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps, together the “Agencies”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) in the Federal Register to revise the definition of “waters of the…
Tennessee developers continue to rely on the Horizontal Property Act (“HPA”) as a familiar framework for condominium ownership. The Tennessee Condominium Act of 2008 (“Condominium Act”) introduced a more modern alternative, offering expanded governance, financing, and consumer-protection tools. Both Acts…
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