Property Ownership
Texas law recognizes 'adverse possession' as a method of acquiring title to property. Under the most common Texas adverse possession statute, the possession must be:
AContinuous for 3 years under color of title with paid taxes
BContinuous for 10 years, actual, visible, exclusive, hostile, and continuous✓ Correct
CDocumented by a written agreement with the original owner
DRegistered with the county appraisal district
Explanation
The most commonly cited Texas adverse possession period is 10 years (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.026). The possession must be actual, open, notorious (visible), exclusive, hostile (without owner's permission), and continuous for the statutory period. Shorter periods apply when there is color of title and/or paid taxes.
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