Property Ownership
Under Texas law, a prescriptive easement is established by:
AExpress written grant by the property owner
BUse that is open, notorious, adverse, and continuous for 10 years✓ Correct
CCourt order following a partition suit
DRecording a plat that includes the easement
Explanation
A prescriptive easement in Texas is established through use that is open, notorious, hostile (adverse), and continuous for the statutory period (10 years). Unlike adverse possession, the user does not acquire title but gains the right to continue the use.
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