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.
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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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TNFLA's Spring Meeting is on the 19th of April 2024!
WHERE: Houston County Extension Office, 716 WQells, St., Crockett, Texas 75835
WHERE: Hear great speakers, see your friends and neighbors, and have a freelunch (with paid membership)!
AGENDA:
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check in.
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Introduction of Guests - Phil Power
9:10a.m – 9-:45 a.m. Legislative Update - Rob Hughes-Executive Director-TFA
9:50 am. – 10:30 a.m. Prescribed Burns - Chuck Linton, President,
Prescribed Burn Alliance & Kyle Carrington, East Texas Prescribed Fire Outreach Coordinator
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Michelle Moore - TAMFS-Texas Climate-Smart Initiative
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 noon Mac Burns- Role of Forest Consultant
12:00 p.m. Lunch - Dr PJ Putnam - "Threats to your property."
RSVP required to- tnfla.tx@gmail.com orhere, using our Contact Us page.
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.
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