Golf Ranch property exchange with Texas A&M University System
Texarkana
Summary
The city traded the 249.866-acre Golf Ranch to the Texas A&M System for 138.788 acres of buildable land near Oakwood subdivision, both valued at $2.5 million, and ended the golf course lease. The deal opens new land for future residential development.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $2.5 million-for-$2.5 million land swap, plus $1.23 million leasehold liquidation.
Future homebuyers near Oakwood subdivision and the A&M System; golf operations end at the ranch.
Patrons of the Golf Ranch course, whose lease is terminated.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
The city traded the 249.866-acre Golf Ranch to the Texas A&M System for 138.788 acres of buildable land near Oakwood subdivision, both valued at $2.5 million, and ended the golf course lease. The deal opens new land for future residential development.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
The city plans to trade its 249.9-acre Golf Ranch to Texas A&M for 138.8 acres near Clear Creek suited for residential development — an even $2.5M/$2.5M swap — and end the golf course lease. The nature trail around Bringle Lake stays public, and a public hearing is set for July 13.
Related development
Golf Ranch / Texas A&M real estate exchange
University land near Clear Creek would go back on the tax rolls as residential development, while the nature trail stays public.
Golf Ranch exchange with Texas A&M University System
Ends golf operations at the ranch and adds roughly 139 acres of potential residential land to the city's inventory.
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