Property Ownership
Under Texas law, which document most reliably establishes a person's current ownership of real property?
AThe county tax receipt
BA recorded deed in the county deed records, confirmed by a current title search✓ Correct
CThe original purchase contract
DThe mortgage statement from the lender
Explanation
Ownership of Texas real property is established through the chain of title in the county deed records. A recorded deed, confirmed by a current title search (showing no subsequent conveyances or encumbrances), provides the most reliable evidence of ownership. A tax receipt shows who is paying taxes but does not establish legal title.
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