Escrow & Title
A deed in Texas must contain which of the following to be valid?
APurchase price, legal description, signatures of all parties, and acknowledgment
BGrantor, grantee, consideration, legal description, grantor's signature, and delivery/acceptance✓ Correct
CSurvey, title insurance commitment, and notarization
DDate, legal description, purchase price, and recording information
Explanation
A valid Texas deed requires: grantor (named), grantee (named), consideration (even nominal), adequate property description, grantor's signature, and delivery and acceptance. Notarization is required for recording but not for validity between the parties.
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