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Trinity-Neches Forest Landowner Association, Inc.
Solar Lease Information
Recently, the TNFLA Board has learned that some of its members have been approached by companies touting solar projects. Know that solar project leases are different from other forms of leases (and different from other forms of energy leases). For more information, please see: https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/?s=solar.
Your 2024 Annual TNFLA Dues are now payable and due. You may pay your annual dues with your credit card under the DUES Tab of this website.
Join Us for our Fall Members' Meeting
WHEN: Friday, 5 December 2025 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
WHERE: Disciples Crossing Camp - 3693 State Hwy 31 East
Cost:Free (lunch included). It is very important to ensure that we receive an accurate headcount so that we order enough food.
WHAT: Our fantastic Agenda will be posted soon.
You may register using the Contact Us page or send an email to:
TNFLA.TX@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you on December 5th!
Thank you for visiting our website - if you would like to become a member or would like more information to help you establish a sustainable privately-held forest, please contact us using our Contact page.
Keep an eye out for purple fence posts.
If you see a purple marking on a fence post or tree you'll want to stop in your tracks, don't cross the fence and turn around, and don't proceed any further because you could be fined for trespassing.
Texas Penal Code §30.05, if a property is fenced, posted with at least one sign, or marked with purple paint, it is illegal for anyone to enter. The fine or jail time for trespassing in Texas can be up to $2,000 or up to 180 days.
Because traditional no-trespassing signs may fade, be damaged, or fall off over time, paint is a longer-lasting alternative and serves as a warning. There are specifics that landowners must follow when it comes to painting things purple. “Vertical lines no less than eight inches in length and not less than one inch in width, and the bottom of the mark not less than three nor more than five feet from the ground.” The marking must also be placed at locations that are readily visible to any person approaching the property on trees or posts “no more than 100 feet apart on forest land or 1,000 feet apart on land other than forest land.”
Known as the 'Purple Paint Law', this law dates back to 1997. So while you're out exploring our great state this spring and you see a purple fence post, don't cross that fence because you could be charged with a Class B or C misdemeanor. Many other states have a similar law.
Read More: BEWARE: Going Past Purple Fence Post In Texas Could Get You Shot | https://mix931fm.com/purple-fence-posts-in-texas/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
Are you looking for a grant to help offset the costs for your property? Please visit this website - it has lots of great information:WEBSITE LINK
Message from the TNFLA Board of Directors
Thank you for a wonderful year. Our association is only as strong as its members are active. Currently, we have over 100 active members! We are committed to providing you with two membership meetings each year (Fall and Spring) - if you would like to be a speaker or have a topic that you would like a speaker to discuss, please contact us by clicking HERE.
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Water Supply and Infrastructure Workshop Invitation
Palestine, TX - 14th October 2025
Water Finance Exchange (WFX) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) invite you to join us for our Water Supply and Infrastructure Workshop in Palestine, Texas on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025.
This workshop brings together technical assistance providers, funders, and community leaders to discuss the infrastructure challenges confronted by small and rural communities in East Texas, and the funding and technical assistance opportunities available for communities. It will also include panel discussions exploring the important interrelationships between water supply planning, groundwater management, water infrastructure, and economic development.
Technical assistance providers, not-for-profits, and community leaders are encouraged to attend. This workshop is FREE to attend and lunch will be provided at no cost. Travel stipends are available for up to two (2) community leaders per community to defray travel costs.
WHEN: 10:00am - 3:00pm Central on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
WHERE: Express Inn and Suites, Banquet Room, 1100 East Palestine Ave, Palestine, TX 75801 (Google Maps).
Registration Instructions:
• Visit our website at https://waterfx.org/workshop-registration/
• In the dropdown menu labeled “Workshop”, select Palestine, Texas - October 14th, 2025 • Fill in the remaining information on the page
• Click “Send”
• We will contact you with further information and updates as the event gets closer
If you have any questions, please reach out to Viviana Ortiz, WFX’s Community Support Manager, at vortiz@waterfx.org.
To see the flyer, please click HERE.