Learn: Texas Real Estate Law
Texas real property matters run on the Texas Property Code — deed form, recording, seller disclosure, easements, and HOA procedure all follow it.
Texas authorities
- Texas Property Code Ch. 5 — Conveyances
- Texas Property Code Ch. 13 — Recording
- Texas Property Code Ch. 24 — Forcible Entry and Detainer
- Texas Property Code Ch. 209 — Residential Property Owners Protection Act
Deeds, title, and recording
General warranty, special warranty, and quitclaim deeds carry very different promises. Recording in the county real property records protects a purchaser against later claims.
Seller disclosure duties
Section 5.008 requires most residential sellers to deliver a written seller's disclosure notice, with statutory exemptions for certain transfers.
HOAs and evictions
Chapter 209 gives homeowners notice and cure rights against associations; Chapter 24 governs forcible detainer suits filed in justice court.
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas require a seller's disclosure?
Yes, for most residential sales of a single dwelling unit under Texas Property Code Section 5.008, subject to statutory exemptions.
How long is adverse possession in Texas?
Texas limitations periods for adverse possession are 3, 5, 10, or 25 years depending on the claimant's basis of possession.
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