Property Ownership
A Texas deed that contains a defect (such as a misspelled name or incorrect legal description) may be corrected by filing a:
ANew deed replacing the old one
BCorrection deed (also called a corrective deed or deed of correction)✓ Correct
CQuitclaim deed from all parties
DLis pendens
Explanation
A correction deed (or deed of correction) is used to fix minor errors in a previously recorded deed, such as misspelled names, incorrect legal descriptions, or missing information, while confirming the original conveyance.
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