Oct 15, 2004

Water Power

In some areas of Texas, water rights pump up land values. In other areas, they have little impact.

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Charles E. Gilliland

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Apr 23, 2024

In some areas of Texas, water rights pump up land values. In other areas, they have little impact.

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Charles E. Gilliland

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Apr 23, 2024

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