Finance
Under Texas community property law, for a married person to convey real property, generally:
AOnly the purchasing spouse needs to sign the deed
BBoth spouses must sign or join in the deed✓ Correct
CA court order is required for all real estate sales
DOnly a notarized letter of consent from the other spouse is needed
Explanation
Because Texas is a community property state, both spouses typically must join in or sign any deed conveying community real property. This requirement protects each spouse's ownership interest in jointly held marital property.
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