TexasLand USA: Public Review, Infrastructure, and Development Impacts
Who We Are
Who We Are
We are the people of Waller County—and rural Texas at large. We are farmers, teachers, veterans, small business owners, ranchers, and families who have called this land home for generations. We are stewards of a way of life rooted in respect for the land, for our neighbors, and for the quiet strength of rural communities. We are not against entertainment, culture, or progress—but we believe these things should never come at the expense of our identity, our land, or our future.
We are not opposed to Texas history or hospitality—we live it every day. What we oppose is the exploitation of agricultural land by outside investors whose primary interest is profit, not the well-being of the community they seek to reshape. We will not be intimidated by high-powered backers in energy or entertainment who disguise self-serving development as public good.
We believe in careers for our residents—not just low-wage “jobs.” We believe in local businesses that pour resources back into our towns—not in self-contained developments that siphon revenue while claiming economic impact. When a project builds its own hotel, restaurants, shops, and entertainment, it replaces our businesses rather than uplifting them.
Over 83% of Texas is classified as rural land, and while rural Texans may not dominate the skyline, we sustain the foundation of this state—feeding, fueling, and stabilizing the lives of millions in urban centers. What happens to rural Texas matters—because it affects everyone. The loss of farmland, the strain on infrastructure, the risks to drainage and flood systems, and the unchecked taxation of local resources do not happen in a vacuum. They ripple outward.
We are not "against something" because it is new—we are for something enduring: transparency in development, responsibility in land use, and respect for community voice. We were blindsided by HB 5685, a bill that attempted to bypass public accountability, and we will remain vigilant against any effort to silence rural Texans in the name of commercial gain.
We are a movement rooted in authenticity, not amusement. We are committed to preserving the land—not paving over it. We support growth that benefits the community—not models that export our tax base and erode our independence.
We are neighbors. We are voices. We are voters. We are Texans.
And we are not for sale.
"I love the idea of preserving who we are and where we come from, because that’s the root of everything."
— Miranda Lambert, Lindale, Texas
