A Texas family spent nearly eight years fighting over the 65,000-acre Brite Ranch, worth at least $60 million; days before trial, the heirs agreed to divide the historic property into four pieces
- A bitter family dispute over one of West Texas’s most historic ranches has taken an unexpected turn, with the heirs agreeing to divide the sprawling property rather than force a sale of the entire estate.
- The agreement involving the 65,000-acre Brite Ranch was reported by The Big Bend Sentinel on October 8, 2026, shortly before a jury trial was scheduled to begin.
- Court records from the Texas Court of Appeals and historical accounts published by the Texas State Historical Association provide further context on the dispute and the ranch’s legacy.
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- A bitter family dispute over one of West Texas’s most historic ranches has taken an unexpected turn, with the heirs agreeing to divide the sprawling property rather than force a sale of the entire estate.
- The agreement involving the 65,000-acre Brite Ranch was reported by The Big Bend Sentinel on October 8, 2026, shortly before a jury trial was scheduled to begin.
- Court records from the Texas Court of Appeals and historical accounts published by the Texas State Historical Association provide further context on the dispute and the ranch’s legacy.
Sources: Times of India