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Val Verde County asks Texas AG to review ‘Sunflower Ranch’ online land sales after residents raise water and fraud concerns
Summary
Residents and commissioners flagged online promotions for a planned ‘Sunflower Ranch’ smart‑city project, citing potential impacts on local roads and groundwater and alleging misleading sales practices; the court voted unanimously to ask the Texas Attorney General for a legal opinion on WestlandWorld.com and Sunflower Ranch LLC.
Judge Valdez moved the court on Jan. 4 to seek a formal opinion from the Texas Attorney General about online marketing and real‑estate practices tied to a proposed development variously labeled in materials as ‘Sunflower Ranch.’ The motion, seconded by a commissioner, passed unanimously 5‑0.
Why it matters: Residents and at least two commissioners raised worries that online promotions for the project may be misleading buyers and could have local environmental and infrastructure impacts if development proceeds. Speakers said advertising appeared to show water features near the Devil’s River and that companies were offering small parcels or ‘‘square meters’’ to remote buyers.
What happened: During the citizens’ comment period,…
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