The 12th Court of Appeals has upheld a decision that Creslenn Lake in Henderson County is not a navigable stream.
The ruling favors Iron River Ranch in a dispute over public access rights. The dispute is tied to an area known as The Cutoff.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Good news from the Lone Star State
Just in
The 12th Court of Appeals upheld a decision that Creslenn Lake is not a navigable stream, in a public access dispute involving Iron River Ranch.
The 12th Court of Appeals has upheld a decision that Creslenn Lake in Henderson County is not a navigable stream.
The ruling favors Iron River Ranch in a dispute over public access rights. The dispute is tied to an area known as The Cutoff.
Written by The Alamo Republican from CBS19’s reporting, using only the facts in it. CBS19’s own headline: “Appeals court rules in favor of landowner over 'The Cutoff' access dispute”
Read CBS19’s full story ›Opens at CBS19, in a new tab.