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Farm and Ranch Contract Forms

The Farm and Ranch Contract (TXR 1701, TREC 25-16) is still the most appropriate in this instance. Though both the Farm and Ranch Contract and the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) (TXR 1601, TREC 20-18) require the Addendum for Reservation of Oil, Gas and Other Minerals (TXR 1905, TREC 44-3) if a seller wants to reserve a mineral interest, a number of other differences remain between the two contracts. Examples of some items addressed in the Farm and Ranch Contract but not in the One to Four Family Residential Contract (Resale) include:• Farm and Ranch improvements and accessories • Crops • Reservations of water and timber • Option to have the sales price adjusted based on acreage revealed in the survey • Surface leases • Agricultural development districts The applicability of the above items should be considered when determining which sales contract to use. Additionally, acreage over one acre will weigh in favor of using the Farm and Ranch Contract.

Last Updated August 25, 2025