The Texas timber industry continues to make a strong economic impact, with employment and output levels remaining steady compared to 2023, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. For the last two years, market conditions have remained steady, with a strong demand for sawtimber, primarily from pine trees in East Texas. However, there is an oversupply of smaller-diameter trees, keeping pulpwood prices soft, according to Dr. Eric Taylor, silviculturist with AgriLife and Texas A&M Forest Service. East Texas remains the heart of the state’s timber industry, with about 12 million productive acres across 43 counties. …Housing trends remain a market driver for Texas timber, accounting for nearly 17% of the nation’s total new homes. …Mass timber is emerging as a new area of growth. …Most Texas timberland is held in smaller tracts—often under 100 acres, where forest management can be expensive.