TCI INCOME TAXES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net operating losses	$ 42,585	$ 46,497	$ 56,897
AMT credits	1,591	1,900	1,374
Basis difference of:
Real estate holdings	(7,580)	(17,912)	876
Notes receivable	5,432	694	757
Investments	(4,328)	(4,709)	(4,693)
Notes payable	2,315	2,792	6,932
Deferred gains	14,200	11,984	10,146
Total	54,215	41,246	72,289
Deferred tax valuation allowance	$ (54,215)	$ (41,246)	$ (72,289)