Property Ownership
The doctrine of constructive notice in Texas means that a recorded deed:
AIs only binding on parties who actually read it
BGives legal notice to the world of its contents, whether or not anyone has actually read it✓ Correct
CMust be personally served on all neighboring property owners
DExpires after 10 years without re-recording
Explanation
Constructive notice means that information properly recorded in the public records is deemed known by everyone, regardless of whether they actually reviewed the records. This is the foundation of the recording act system.
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