Property Ownership
A Texas investor buys property at a tax sale when the prior owner failed to pay property taxes. The investor receives a:
AGeneral warranty deed
BSheriff's deed or constable's deed, which may not provide warranty of title✓ Correct
CTREC-certified title guarantee
DQuitclaim deed with full warranty
Explanation
Property purchased at a Texas tax foreclosure sale is typically conveyed by a sheriff's deed or constable's deed (tax deed). These deeds convey the government's interest but provide no warranty. The buyer should obtain title insurance and carefully investigate the title.
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