What's happening in the world of Texas Farm and Branch brokerages? Hear the "State of the Union" on Texas Farm and Branch brokerage practices from Dr. Charles R. Porter, as he provides a thorough update on issues, contract revisions, and court cases related to your business.

Charles R. Porter, Ph.D. is an award-winning author, speaker, testifying real estate expert in 600 cases nationwide, and a visiting professor in the College of Arts and Humanities at St. Edward's University. Porter has authored several books related to groundwater conservation and water rights and his newest book release is titled "Public Water Policies: The Ultimate Weapons of Social Control." (Bernan Press, Rowman & Littlefield, 2018).

Dr. Porter was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of REALTORS® and also serves on the Advisory Council of the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas.

His teaching awards at St. Edward's University include the Outstanding Capstone Instructor in 2015, the 2013 Hudspeth Award for Innovative Teaching, the 2011 St. Edward's University Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award, and the 2011 Best Adjunct Professor of the Schools of Behavioral and Social Sciences and University Programs.