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07/29/2026

Rule 3: artificial monuments. An iron pin was set on purpose to mark a line — but a pin
dragged 18 inches by a plow looks identical to one that never moved. Finding it is half the
job. The other half is asking whether it fits the distances, angles, and monuments you’ve
already established.

07/27/2026

Rule 2: natural monuments. The features the original surveyor found in the landscape — a
blazed oak, a creek crossing — outrank pins and measurements, because they don’t depend
on the surveyor placing anything correctly. And even when the tree is long dead, the
evidence of where it stood usually survives.

07/24/2026

Rule 1 of Brown’s hierarchy: senior rights. When two surveys overlap, you don’t split the
difference — the junior grant only gets the ground the senior one didn’t already take. And
this is decided before any monument is located.

07/20/2026

Two recorded surveys. One correct line. Curtis Brown’s hierarchy of evidence is how a surveyor decides — in order, every time. New 6-part series starts here. 👇 Which rule trips people up most in your experience?

07/15/2026

On a multi-family site this size, the expensive mistakes don't happen at the top. They happen at the corners.

A property line read a few inches off. A pad staked to the wrong grade. Small things that stay invisible until the building's already going vertical — and by then, correcting them can climb well into six figures.

So when we fly a site, I'm not looking at how it looks from the air. I'm looking at whether every line on the plan matches every point in the dirt. Boundary right, layout clean, grades where the plans say they should be.

That's the whole job. Do it well, and you never have to think about your surveyor again — which is exactly the point. Hiring us should mean one less thing to worry about, not one more.

If you're planning a multi-family project in DFW, the best time to bring your surveyor in is before you break ground. Happy to talk it through.

07/13/2026

Most people don't know Texas has a unique relationship with the Gulf of Mexico.

When Texas joined the Union in 1845, it negotiated something no other state got: a maritime boundary extending 10.35 marine leagues (~36 nautical miles) into the Gulf. Every other state gets 3 miles.

But the coastal boundary story doesn't stop there. The state retained sovereign ownership of submerged lands, the "wet beach" zone, and coastal public lands — all managed today by the General Land Office (GLO).

If you're working on a survey near the Texas coast, the GLO isn't optional. Coastal surveys require specific procedures, and jurisdiction over state-owned submerged lands is strictly enforced.

Key numbers to know: 📍 10.35 marine leagues — Texas's Gulf boundary 📍 1,500 feet landward of mean low water — the coastal public lands zone 📍 5,280 feet — historical tidelands management measurement used in older grants

The terms of annexation still shape Texas land law today.

07/10/2026

Most people don't know Texas has a unique relationship with the Gulf of Mexico.

When Texas joined the Union in 1845, it negotiated something no other state got: a maritime boundary extending 10.35 marine leagues (~36 nautical miles) into the Gulf. Every other state gets 3 miles.

But the coastal boundary story doesn't stop there. The state retained sovereign ownership of submerged lands, the "wet beach" zone, and coastal public lands — all managed today by the General Land Office (GLO).

If you're working on a survey near the Texas coast, the GLO isn't optional. Coastal surveys require specific procedures, and jurisdiction over state-owned submerged lands is strictly enforced.

Key numbers to know: 📍 10.35 marine leagues — Texas's Gulf boundary 📍 1,500 feet landward of mean low water — the coastal public lands zone 📍 5,280 feet — historical tidelands management measurement used in older grants

The terms of annexation still shape Texas land law today.


07/08/2026

Precision in every detail

The drone is just the tool. 🚁 Our certified team transforms every flight into detailed 3D models, capturing every phase of land development. Discover the difference that expertise makes!

07/06/2026

The Republic of Texas didn't just promise freedom — it promised land.

But not equally. The headright system rewarded loyalty and timing. Colonists who were already in Texas before the Declaration of Independence on March 2nd, 1836 received up to 4,605 acres. Those who arrived after independence got significantly less.

First class. Second class. The distinction still shows up in historical title work today.

New video breaking down how the headright system worked — and why it matters for anyone researching Texas land history.

07/03/2026

Celebrate safely this 4th of July!

As we gather for barbecues and fireworks this weekend, let’s remember to keep safety in mind. Enjoy the freedom, the fun, and the festivities. Wishing everyone a joyful and safe celebration! 🎆❤️

Share your plans or favorite traditions in the comments below!

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