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Texas Family Raffles 100 Acres of Mineral Rights for Retirement Funds

2/11/2026

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A Texas family raffles 100 acres of mineral rights for $4.10 per ticket to fund retirement.
Justin Jones, a family member, says they resisted selling despite offers.
Raffall manages the raffle and requires 500,000 tickets to be sold for a winner.
If not enough tickets are sold, a winner will receive half the proceeds.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports rising mineral production values nationwide, with Texas ranking third.

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Story summary

A Texas family raffles 100 acres of mineral rights for $4.10 per ticket to fund retirement.
Justin Jones, a family member, says they resisted selling despite offers.
Raffall manages the raffle and requires 500,000 tickets to be sold for a winner.
If not enough tickets are sold, a winner will receive half the proceeds.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports rising mineral production values nationwide, with Texas ranking third.