Property Ownership
A Texas deed must be acknowledged before a notary public primarily to:
AMake the deed legally effective between grantor and grantee
BAllow the deed to be recorded in the county deed records✓ Correct
CEstablish the purchase price for tax purposes
DTrigger the title insurance policy
Explanation
Acknowledgment before a notary is required for a deed to be eligible for recording in the county deed records. Between the grantor and grantee, a deed is effective upon delivery even without acknowledgment, but recording requires it.
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