Land grants, also known as land patents, are the highest form of land grant. Historically, they can only be bestowed by the sovereign government (for example, the state of Texas) to individuals and their heirs and assigns—forever. The land can never be taken away. So why is this important? In a word: money. Any unsold […]

There are several common myths concerning when land surveying in Texas does and does not need to be conducted, and these have caused confusion for many property owners over the years. Even when the information you already have may seem sufficient, the reality is that land surveys are required more often than you might think. […]

Not all land surveys serve the same purposes. While many of the steps taken in the different types of surveys are the same, the focuses may vary quite widely. With this in mind, here is some information from a team of land surveyors in Texas about the various types of land surveys that exist: Boundary […]

One of the most frequently asked questions heard by our land surveyors in Texas is what the difference is between an RPLS and an LSLS. These are two different types of land surveying professionals, but the services they perform might be somewhat different. Here’s a quick overview of the two and when you might require […]

Are you wondering if you need to get a land survey after buying a piece of property? If so, congratulations! That means that you are close to completing a real estate transaction, and that is something worth celebrating. But before you break out your party decorations, it is time to consider one very important question: […]