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…
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…
In Part 1 of this series, I discussed why Texas is only partway toward a solution to the condominium supply problem, focusing on the need for continued statutory reform, including modernization of condominium development financing and greater flexibility in how…
In my prior post on the condominium supply problem, I focused on a central issue: the market is not failing to produce housing generally, it is failing to produce attainable housing at scale. Condominiums should be a key part of…
A recent article in The Atlantic titled “The Great American Condo Crisis” argues that the United States is simply not building enough condominiums and has never recovered after the 2008 Great Recession. That observation is correct for the overall national…
On May 28, 2025, Shareholder Tommy Mann shared his initial insight into the direct and indirect impacts of Texas Senate Bill 840 (SB 840). This blog post is an update tracking responses to SB 840 by impacted municipalities. Prior to…
Listen to Episodes 91 & 92 of the “Land to Lots” podcast, hosted by Carter Froelich with guest Winstead Shareholder Ross Martin. Ross ranks among Texas’ leading public finance attorneys advising developers on MUDs, MMDs, PIDs, TIRZs, and other district…
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…
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