CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (3,916)	$ (5,966)	$ 855	$ (11,392)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(3,916)	(5,966)	855	(11,392)
Comprehensive (income) attributable to non-controlling interest	(242)	(379)	(400)	(562)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc.	$ (4,158)	$ (6,345)	$ 455	$ (11,954)