Texas HB4531 establishes procedures for property owners to challenge fraudulent documents claiming to convey real property titles.

Texas HB4531 amends the Government Code to allow property owners to challenge documents they believe fraudulently convey their real property titles. If a property owner suspects a document is fraudulent, they can file an affidavit and certificate of mailing with the district clerk. If no opposing affidavit is filed within 120 days, the owner can request a district court ruling. The court can decide based on the document, evidence, and public records without a hearing. Bona fide purchasers can rely on the court's finding. The district clerk cannot charge a filing fee for the court's finding.

Texas HB4531 establishes procedures for property owners to challenge fraudulent documents claiming to convey real property titles.

Texas HB4531 amends the Government Code to allow property owners to challenge documents they believe fraudulently convey their real property titles. If a property owner suspects a document is fraudulent, they can file an affidavit and certificate of mailing with the district clerk. If no opposing affidavit is filed within 120 days, the owner can request a district court ruling. The court can decide based on the document, evidence, and public records without a hearing. Bona fide purchasers can rely on the court's finding. The district clerk cannot charge a filing fee for the court's finding.