Texas Subdivision Law and Platting
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Agenda
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Friday, March 21, 2025
8:30 am – 3:30 pm CDT
History of Platting
Presented by: Reid Wilson
- What is platting and how does it differ from zoning
- Regulation of the division of land
- Zoning focuses on use
- Development of platting regulations
- City
- County
- Current direction of the law
- Extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) opt-out
Platting Requirements
Presented by: Jake Guarino and Jordan Cooney
- When a plat is required
- Exceptions to plat requirement
- City plat certification
- Legal plat approval process
Subdivision Requirements
Presented by: Robert Kness
- Roads
- Drainage
- Water
- Bonds and financial guarantees
Enforcement
Presented by: Justin Pruitt
- Local government remedies
- Developer remedies
Manufactured Housing Communities/RV Parks
Presented by: Omar Izfar
- Manufactured housing
- Special plan
- Utilities
- RV parks
Cancellation of Subdivisions
Presented by: Matt Joeckel
- Availability
- Process
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Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Land Surveyors
6.0 CE Hours
Attorneys
6.0 CLE Hours
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6 CM
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.0 PDHs to engineers and land surveyors in Texas. The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors does not pre-approve any continuing education activities.
HalfMoon Education is an accredited CLE provider in the state of Texas and this course has been registered with the State Bar of Texas for 6.0 CLE hours. Specialization credit is currently pending with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 6 for Certified Planners.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
Speakers
Jordan Cooney
Law clerk with Wilson Cribbs + GorenMr. Cooney earned his B.S. degree from Texas A&M University. Mr. Cooney is a J.D. candidate at South Texas College of Law Houston.
Jake Guarino
Attorney at Wilson Cribbs + Goren in HoustonMr. Guarino’s work at at work with the firm focuses on identifying, assessing and resolving a wide variety of land use and traditional commercial real estate matters across all asset types. Mr. Guarino earned his B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University and his J.D. degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Omar Izfar
Attorney with Wilson Cribbs + Goren in HoustonMr. Izfar represents private land owners and developers in navigating land use and zoning issues in connection local regulation of commercial and industrial developments as well as master-planned communities. Previously, he was Assistant City Attorney for the City of Houston where his practice focused on land development regulations within the City of Houston and public-private partnerships. Mr. Izfar earned his B.A. degree from Emory University and his J.D. degree from the Rutgers-Camden School of Law.
Matt Joeckel
Associate attorney with Winstead in DallasMr. Joeckel is a member of Winstead’s Business Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Joeckel has experience in a range of civil and commercial matters in state and federal courts, including industry experience in real estate, construction, technology, and financial services. He earned his B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University, his M.L.A degree from Texas Christina University and his J.D. degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.
Robert Kness
COO and principal at Windrose Surveying and Land ServicesMr. Kness has extensive work experience in the land surveying and development industry. Mr. Kness began his career in 1997 as a field supervisor at Hughes & Associates. In this role, he supervised field operations until February 1999. Following this, he joined Windrose Land Services, Inc. in March 1999 as a senior project manager. Mr. Kness successfully managed complex commercial and residential surveying, platting, and development projects, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery. In September 2012, he was promoted to principal and managing director, a position he still holds.
Justin Pruitt
Attorney at Wilson Cribbs + Goren in HoustonMr. Pruitt has exclusively represented cities in the Texas Panhandle and the Houston Metro Region on all matters of municipal law with an emphasis in land use and economic development. He has been the lead counsel for all land use issues in roles with cities and in private practice. Mr. Pruitt has been lead counsel for the creation and operation of tax increment reinvestment zones, public improvement districts, and economic development corporations. He has been directly involved with downtown revitalization initiatives in several cities and has provided guidance on the legal implications of such initiatives. Mr. Pruitt has an undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University, a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law.
Reid Wilson
Attorney at Wilson Cribbs + Goren in HoustonMr. Wison is recognized as a preeminent Texas real estate and land use attorney. A Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), he is one of few practicing Texas real estate attorneys holding the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) designation. Board-certified in commercial real estate law and property owners association law, he brings to his practice a long history of relationships and reputation with governmental and POA lawyers and officials throughout southeast Texas. As the chairman of Wilson Cribbs + Goren, he led the firm to become one of the go-to real estate boutiques in Texas. An adept critical thinker, problem-solver and creative strategist, as well as a skilled negotiator, Mr. Wilson advocates for the interests of a wide array of private and institutional clients, including residential, commercial and industrial developers, property owners, Fortune 500 companies, and other owners and operators. He also has unique knowledge of the laws on land use rights of religious organizations; specifically, the constitutional and statutory exceptions granted to them under state and federal law. Mr. Wilson’s practice involves a broad array of work related to both public and private land use regulations, such as deed restrictions (restrictive covenants), easements, development agreements, platting, economic development incentives, permitting and denial of permits, zoning, statutory vested rights, and traditional land use matters. As a trusted partner to his clients, he also counsels businesses proactively on land use and real estate matters to help avoid costly missteps before they occur. Mr. Wilson is past chair of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law (REPTL) Section of the State Bar of Texas, the second-oldest and largest section of the State Bar of Texas, with more than 9,200 members. He is a director of the Texas Real Estate and Probate Institute (T-REP), which reviews and lobbies changes to real estate and probate laws to keep them current and effective. A former District Council Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Houston chapter, he has been a long-term contributor to the growth of that Council and is a long time full ULI member. Mr. Wilson has held the position of adjunct professor at the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University, teaching Real Estate and the Law and Best Practices in Real Estate Development. Recently, Texas Lawyer magazine selected him to receive its Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes lawyers who have made their mark on the state’s legal profession, and RED News named him a Real Estate Icon. As a leader of Wilson Cribbs + Goren, he leverages his extensive experience in land use and real estate law to mentor the firm’s attorneys.

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