Landlord Sued San Antonio Rodeo Venue for Eviction

SNF Staples LLC initiated legal action after a judge dismissed the venue operator’s bankruptcy case.

Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Rodeo

Landlord Sued San Antonio Rodeo Venue for Eviction

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SNF Staples LLC has filed a lawsuit against Cowboys Far West Ltd to regain possession of a San Antonio property, citing over $282,900 in unpaid rent. The landlord is seeking $1 million in damages after the operator failed to maintain required insurance.

Why it matters

The venue faces closure because the bankruptcy court dismissed its Chapter 11 filing due to the operator's inability to secure mandatory liquor-liability coverage. This legal deadlock places the future of the 16-acre site and its 47 employees in significant doubt.

The property at 3030 NE Loop 410 covers 16 acres and includes a 45,000-square-foot venue. Cowboys Far West Ltd owes $282,900 in charges, while the landlord seeks total potential lease damages of $4.5 million.

The players

SNF Staples LLC

This real estate entity acquired the property located at 3030 NE Loop 410 in August 2025.

Cowboys Far West Ltd

This company operates the venue and has previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016 and 2018.

The details

SNF Staples LLC issued a formal notice to vacate on Oct. 2 after the operator failed to obtain required insurance policies, including $1 million in per-occurrence liquor liability. Despite the dismissal of the bankruptcy case and a demand to leave, the occupants have refused to vacate the premises.

Cowboys Far West filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016 and 2018.
The property sold at a foreclosure auction for $6.5 million in 2019.
SNF Staples acquired the San Antonio property in August 2025.
Cowboys Far West filed for bankruptcy protection on Sept. 9, 2026.
The bankruptcy case was dismissed by a judge on Oct. 2, 2026.

Season Trajectory

The current legal conflict follows a pattern established by the two previous bankruptcy filings by the operator in 2016 and 2018. This history of financial instability complicates the venue's ability to maintain its role as a stable rodeo and event destination in the San Antonio market.

The potential closure of the 3030 NE Loop 410 venue places the jobs of 47 full- and part-time staff members at risk. Any future transition of the 16-acre property will depend on the outcome of the eviction lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages.

The takeaway

Property disputes involving commercial venues often hinge on the ability of operators to maintain mandatory liability insurance. This case highlights how administrative failures, such as lapses in insurance coverage, can trigger immediate legal consequences for long-standing businesses.