In 1834, the O'Connor family's Texas ranching legacy began; 191 years later, an $8.863 million deal protected 6,409 acres of coastal prairie while keeping it a working cattle ranch

The historic T.M. O'Connor Ranch in Texas has gained a notable conservation easement, protecting nearly 6,409 acres of precious coastal prairie while enabling ranching operations to persist. Made feasible through a combination of federal and private funding u…