Made in the USA, Built in Texas
Where materials come from affects how a fence holds up. Here's how we think about it.
Texas Rural Fence, Inc. has been building fences and gates out of Onalaska since 2005. We're an S corporation, locally owned and operated — not a franchise, not a regional rollup. That matters when it comes to materials, because a locally run shop answers to the people whose property it built on, not to a corporate office somewhere else.
Why sourcing matters for a fence
A fence is only as good as what it's built from. Lumber grade, wire gauge, post material, and hardware quality all affect how long a fence actually lasts under Texas weather — heat, humidity, and the occasional hard freeze all take a toll over the years. We work with suppliers we trust for consistency, because inconsistent material grade is one of the more common causes of a fence that looks fine going up but fails early.
What "built in Texas" means day to day
It means the work itself — measuring, digging, setting posts, hanging gates, welding metal fence panels — is done on-site by our own crews, not subcontracted out piecemeal. Whether it's a small residential repair or a long farm & ranch perimeter, the same crew standards apply regardless of job size.
Wood fencing
Our wood fencing options, including privacy, picket, horizontal, lattice/screen, and cedar split-rail styles, are built with lumber selected for the job at hand — cedar where a natural finish and rot resistance matter, pressure-treated pine where a painted or stained finish is planned. Consistent grading matters more than most people realize; a warped or knotty board in the wrong spot shows up fast.
Metal fencing
Our metal fencing lineup — chain-link, ornamental, aluminum, and R-panel — depends on consistent gauge and a coating that actually holds up to humidity, which is a real factor this close to Lake Livingston. Aluminum in particular earns its keep here because it resists rust in ways some other metals don't over the long run.
Farm and ranch fencing
Our farm & ranch fencing — corral, cross-buck, barbed wire, field fence, cattle panel, hog panel, rolled wire, and t-post — puts material quality under the most sustained pressure of anything we build, between weather exposure and the animals it's containing. Wire gauge and post strength that hold up over years, not just through the first season, are what we look for from a supplier.
Gates and hardware
Hardware is an easy place to cut corners that doesn't show up until later — a hinge or latch that fails after a year of daily use costs more in the long run than one built to hold up. Our gates, from driveway to walk to security gates, and our gate openers, are built and installed with that in mind.
A promise, not a slogan
We don't treat "built in Texas" as a marketing line that changes with the season. It's the same standard whether the job is a single walk gate repair or a long farm & ranch perimeter, and it's the reason we've been able to keep doing this work, insured and locally based, for two decades.
Frequently asked questions
Do you use subcontractors for installation?
No, our own crews handle installation. That's part of how we keep quality consistent from job to job.
Is Texas Rural Fence a local, independently owned company?
Yes. We're an S corporation, locally owned and operated out of Onalaska, TX, not a franchise or regional chain.
Does material quality really make a difference in how long a fence lasts?
Yes — lumber grade, wire gauge, and hardware quality are some of the biggest factors in how well a fence holds up over the years, alongside proper installation.