Layne’s roots trace back to eastern New Mexico, and he spent his formative years working and hunting on his family’s ranch in south Texas. Initially, he pursued a football scholarship at Southern Methodist University, later transferring to Texas Tech University to continue his athletic journey while earning degrees in finance and real estate.
Post-graduation, Layne returned to Dallas, launching his career in the steakhouse franchise business, covering Texas and surrounding states. However, a shift in his professional trajectory led him into the insurance industry in the Dallas area for several years. In 2006, Layne followed his passion for ranch real estate, making a return to his initial love.
Currently residing in Dallas with his wife, Sonya, Layne’s affinity for the ranching lifestyle stems from his upbringing. In addition to his family’s ranch, he gained valuable experience on large farms in eastern New Mexico during high school and college. Leisure moments will find Layne indulging in his love for golf and hunting, often enjoying these activities with his sons.
TK Ridge Ranch North is named after its prominent hilltop placement nearly halfway between Tyler and Kilgore. Its 296+ acres are ripe with opportunity for the investor, developer, or recreational buyer who wants to ensure future potential. Not only is this a beautiful, wooded landscape, but the location offers the buyer many options. While TXDOT will soon begin construction on the highway improvements, the R.O.W. acquired will soon be cleared to reveal the rolling hills, hardwoods, creek, pines, and variable landscapes on both sides of its mile-long Highway 31 frontage.
Typical wildlife of Smith County should be abundant here, with a mixed variety of forbs, shrubs, plants, and trees creating abundant resources for the native game, including edge and transition areas common with uneven-aged timber management.
The elevations range from approximately 400 feet above MSL to 582 feet above MSL, creating multiple views and elevation features. The ranch is currently accessed by a curb off the highway. New additional curb cuts will have to be approved to match TXDOT requirements.
The 296+ acres on the north side of the highway offer hills and valleys from corner to corner. Prairie Creek drains the westerly portion of the ranch, and Jackson Creek drains the northeast portion. While well-drained, the property has minimal floodplain with less than five acres lying within the 100-year Zone A designation per FEMA map sources.
Exceptional location and opportunity for multiple uses on 42± acres. Mostly open pastureland with 1,460± feet of frontage on Highway 79. Just 1.4 miles north of the Highway 7 intersection in Marquez.
954± acres of rolling pastureland and scattered woods overlooking the Navasota River valley northeast of Marquez. Long county road frontage, scattered oilfield, two spring-fed creeks, and river frontage.
Small recreational property adjoining the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in northwest Grayson County. Giant trees, rolling topography, and a newly constructed small lake. Rural water and a beautiful log home.
A diverse recreational ranch in Cottle County bordering the Matador Wildlife Management Area, featuring scenic upland pastures carved by numerous draws and seasonal creeks. Excellent brush cover and rural water access.
Year-round 95± acre recreational ranch within close proximity of Lake Alan Henry. Ranch features include native pasture with three game food plots, water well, and earthen tank. Excellent investment opportunity.
