Land Use & Zoning
Under Texas law, deed restrictions (restrictive covenants) in a residential subdivision expire after 25 years unless:
AThey are never expired regardless of age
BThey are re-recorded or renewed by the property owners in the subdivision before expiration✓ Correct
CTREC grants an extension
DThe HOA obtains a court order
Explanation
Under Texas Property Code § 202.003, deed restrictions in residential subdivisions expire 25 years after recording unless renewed. The majority of property owners can vote to renew restrictions for additional periods.
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