Property Ownership
Adverse possession in Texas requires continuous, open, notorious, hostile, and exclusive possession for a minimum of:
A3 years under color of title
B5 years with a deed and payment of taxes
C10 years for basic adverse possession
DBoth A and B can qualify in different circumstances✓ Correct
Explanation
Texas has multiple adverse possession statutes: 3 years (with color of title under § 16.024), 5 years (with a deed and payment of taxes under § 16.025), and 10 years (basic open and notorious possession under § 16.026).
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