Escrow & Title
In Texas, the priority between two competing deeds from the same grantor to different grantees is determined by:
AThe date of the deed only
BTexas's race-notice statute: the second grantee who recorded first, without notice of the prior deed, has priority✓ Correct
CThe purchase price of each deed
DThe notarization date
Explanation
Under Texas's race-notice recording act, when the same grantor gives two deeds to different grantees, the second grantee prevails if they: (1) took without actual or constructive notice of the prior conveyance, AND (2) recorded their deed first. This is why prompt recording after closing is essential.
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