Glad you are not taking any offence - I would have...

Be aware of fences as neighbors some times take advantage of vacant lots by aggressively fencing and using the land as their own.Best practice; get permission and walk the property.

A tree fell in a wind storm and took out a section of fence.  

I told her that this was not a good start and that I either need a signed lease and a check on Friday or they will need to vacate.Oh almost forgot... one said she had a criminal past -- just found a felony case for petit larceny - 3rd offence and the other said something about getting out of rehab.Oh my.

Please take no offence to any of my comments.

There is just a ton of truth to what Bill Gulley says and I think y'all taking offence to it need to put your big boy pants on and face up to the truth.

Take more time and go on the offence and try get another great tenant.

I like the advice on ratcheting things up with the authorities and I might even look into what type of fencing is allowed in your area in the front yard (height, etc). 

Where in Texas and what kind of fence/property is it?

I would not trust a broker, no offence to any of them.