Escrow & Title
A Texas abstract of title is BEST described as:
AA guarantee that title is free of defects
BA condensed history of all recorded documents affecting a property's title✓ Correct
CThe same as a title insurance policy
DA survey of the property's boundaries
Explanation
An abstract of title is a summarized history of all recorded instruments and proceedings affecting a tract of land. An attorney reviews the abstract and issues a title opinion, but this differs from title insurance.
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