Team Articles

By: Mark Matthews, Principal & Partner, Featured in the Republic Report Q1 2026 One year ago, I wrote an article on 1-D-1 agricultural appraisal status in the state of Texas. In the article, I stated that I was attempting to get clarification on the newer requirement of some appraisal districts mandating that landowners reapply for…

By: Mark Matthews, Principal & Partner As a wildlife biologist and a farm and ranch broker, I have seen multiple strategies used in an attempt to develop ranches into trophy white-tailed deer hunting ranches. My general observation is that most efforts come up short of desired goals and take much longer than anticipated. The reasons…

By: Jack Kardys, Sales Associate, Featured in the Q3 2025 Republic Report In the state of Texas, especially in its drier regions, the presence of surface water on private land adds an allure to a property that few other land features can match. Such water produces numerous benefits, enhancing the quality of the land as…

A Helicopter Survey Over a Reborn Wylie Mountains Ranch By: Ross Studer, Partner During a recent trip to the Wylie Mountains Ranch, it was remarkable to see the shift from a multi-year drought to a lush & green landscape. In far West Texas, this event represents one of the state’s most astonishing transformations and the…

As Seen in Republic Report Q1 2025 Estate planning is an essential process for landowners who want to protect and efficiently transfer their assets to heirs while minimizing tax liabilities and legal complications. Land holdings, whether farmland, commercial real estate, investment properties, or undeveloped land, require careful planning to ensure they are managed and passed…

By Mark R. Matthews, Principal & Partner, February 20, 2025 It is the time of year when some landowners may receive letters from their county appraisal districts concerning their property’s agricultural valuation status. Historically, it was generally infrequent for a landowner to receive a notice requesting a new application except in the case of a…

As Seen in Republic Report Q4 2024 Land can be an excellent means of transferring wealth to future generations. In the next ten years, Texas will likely see the biggest shift of land ownership from one generation to the next. Inheriting a ranch can be a blessing or a burden. It depends on how the…

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By: Mark R. Matthews, Principal & Partner, Republic Ranches, LLC and Partner at Cuerno Grande Wildlife  Now that we are almost through deer season in Texas, I thought I would share a few observations I have made over the last 40 years of guiding hunters. Every year for the past 40 plus years I have…