Environmental
Texas Property Code Section 5.0651 requires sellers of residential real estate to disclose if the property is:
ASubject to a homeowners association
BLocated in a certificated service area of a utility service provider, affecting utility availability and costs✓ Correct
CNear a school district boundary
DSubject to agricultural use restrictions
Explanation
Texas Property Code Section 5.0651 requires sellers to disclose if the property is located within the certificated service area of a utility service provider (electric, gas, water, sewer). This is particularly relevant for rural properties where utility services may not be available from a particular provider, affecting the cost and availability of utilities.
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