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Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure
We believe in being upfront about how The Texas Porch makes money. Here is how ads and affiliate links work on our site.
Last updated: October 7, 2026
Why We Have Ads and Affiliate Links
The Texas Porch is free to read. To cover the costs of running the site and traveling around Texas for our stories, we earn money through advertising and affiliate partnerships. This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.
Affiliate Links
Some of our articles contain affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links may point to retailers, travel booking sites, outdoor and gear stores, or other partners. We only recommend products and services we believe will be useful to our readers.
Amazon Associates
The Texas Porch is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Display Advertising
The site displays ads served by third-party advertising networks such as Google AdSense. We do not choose the individual ads you see, and an ad appearing on our site does not mean we endorse the advertiser. Ad partners may use cookies to show you ads based on your interests. You can learn more and opt out in our Privacy Policy.
Sponsored Content and Comped Experiences
If a business, tourism office or brand pays us to publish content, the article will be clearly labeled as sponsored. If we receive a free meal, stay, ticket or product that we write about, we will disclose that in the article. Sponsors and partners never get to approve our opinions, and we do not accept payment in exchange for a positive review.
Our Opinions Are Our Own
Whether or not a link earns us money, our recommendations are based on our honest opinions, experiences and research. If something is not worth your time or money, we will not pretend otherwise.
Questions
If you have questions about this disclosure or a specific link, email contact@thetexasporch.com.