When in actuality the premise was that NO ideas be put forth, so as NOT to taint on-going research. Thats a simple enough request, but was turned down FLAT, because of some form of ego trip. So this is where many land owners find themselves. In the class room it is taught that land owners are generally a tough nut to crack. Sugar attracts more flys, than vineger.
Truthfulness attracts, more than sour or haughty attitudes.
Im obviously not speaking for everyone. Im just speaking, what Ive seen and heard. Some personal, and some not. Im not a resident of TX anymore. I do know that its a legal pratice to dig for artifacts, when on Private land, and when permission is granted.