Escrow & Title
The purpose of recording a deed in Texas county deed records is to:
ACreate the legal transfer of ownership between grantor and grantee
BGive constructive notice to the public of the transfer and protect against subsequent claims✓ Correct
CEstablish the purchase price for tax purposes
DTrigger the buyer's title insurance coverage
Explanation
Recording gives constructive notice to the world that a conveyance has occurred. It protects the buyer against subsequent purchasers and lenders who may claim they had no knowledge of the prior transfer.
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