Right or wrong

[YogiBear]

Aloha,

Slightly OT

I am learning a lot about "country" living.

We will be flying out to Texas in 2 days and looking for property in the country.

Added another thing to look for to our "list"

I think stopping by the Sherriff's office and having a chat about the area is a good idea.

Being able to have a private range and hunting on site is a Must.

 

[Texas40]

Aloha,



Slightly OT



I am learning a lot about "country" living.



We will be flying out to Texas in 2 days and looking for property in the country.



Added another thing to look for to our "list"



I think stopping by the Sherriff's office and having a chat about the area is a good idea.



Being able to have a private range and hunting on site is a Must.

Varies by county but in general in TX 10 or more acres required as well as distance from occupied structures and roads/hwys.

There are other items but that is he basics.

I am looking for 15 or so myself.

In he area Im looking 10k/acre seems the average.

Its gone up and up he last couple yrs and is climbing still.





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[SMSgt]

The movie The Help comes to mind...

 

[Tradical]

I vote for moving. These people are not going to change and further confrontation is likely. If moving is not an option I would suggest two very good books. "The Sociopath Next Door" and "Without Conscience". Understanding what makes these people tick can be very helpful.

 

[Fastbolt]

Right or wrong

For my 2 cents worth ...

This isn't likely going to end up as a "right or wrong" issue, but a smart or wrong issue.

People like to read into things whatever they want to see there.

Yep, always at least 2 sides to every situation (because some folks on any particular "side" may not be able to remain consistent where trying to explain something after things have gotten squirrely).

Local LE may not see either "side" as being "right", but various shades of "contributory wrong". The old saying of "2 wrongs don't make a right" still has meaning and relevance.

Dunno what "blocking a dirt road" means without being there to see it. Private property road or unimproved county road? It can matter.

Things in the country might be shrugged off as a civil matter ... until somebody does something "criminal enough" which makes the local LE decide "enough is enough", and somebody gets stuck with avoidable legal trouble. Might not be the "side" that expects it, or which started it, either. (Or which "deserves" it, depending on which perspective holds sway at any particular moment.)

Don't remember enough of previous threads/posts to have an opinion regarding OP's situation. (Situations?)

Get some legal advice, meaning consider speaking to not only the local sheriff, but an attorney who practices in this area of the law. Dunno if that may mean also talking to attorneys who specialize in land use issues, as well as civil disturbances and property disputes. Only you really know your situation, so only you can start looking for answers other than in an online gun enthusiast's forum.

Once you know your options, as well as you might be able, then be prepared to discover that there may not be a perfect answer (in the manner you desire) to your situation.

Neighbor disputes can be many combinations of unique and nasty.

Sometimes even the cops can only sit back, powerless to "do something" demanded by one or another "side", hold their breath, and wonder which "side" is finally going to cross the line where it's all downhill after that.

You have my sympathy and empathy, but I can't pretend to be remotely able to offer any sort of advice. Good luck.

 

[sousana]

Passion rules Reason, it's my motto ever since I began concealed carry back in the 80's.

An insecure man will always react
A secure man will walk away.

 

[Highhawk1948]

Wade thru them like General Sherman thru Georgia. ( I wish)

 

[gman51]

Just call the cops and let them handle a situation every time it comes up. You do anything on your own and they will use that as more reason to mess with you. Just keep calling the cops. They let their dogs run then call the dog warden to come pick them up. Kids are in the street call child protective services that the kids are playing in the street while the parents don't stop them. Are they drinking in public call to get them arrested for public intoxication. Is there a home owners association? Do they need reported for unkempt property? Use the law to make their life miserable and they might be the ones thinking about moving out. Do you ever smell pot or suspect drug dealing going on? If they are trash then you can bet they have some things stinking about them. Sick the K=9 of the law on them.
Set up cameras around your house for evidence of theft or trespass. Get one of those dash cams for your car.

There has been a few city folks moved out here in the country with the idea they could do as they pleased. Several were thinking everybody should hear their music all over 50 acres of land. I call the sheriff on one and another neighbor called another time on the other. The sheriff told me I don't have to wait till it's dark to call the law. The loud music stopped. Let the law take care of it not you.
Yep like the above said you just smile and friendly wave. Don't give them any fuel for burning you.

 

[oneounceload]

Yes blocking me from being abel to get to my gate. Our history is they trepass and vandazile and steal.

Have you files reports with the sheriff to establish a history of this?