Texas SB1734 establishes procedures for property owners to challenge fraudulent documents claiming to convey real property titles.

Texas SB1734 amends the Government Code and Property Code to allow property owners to challenge documents they believe are fraudulent and purporting to convey real property titles. An owner can file an affidavit and certificate of mailing with the district clerk. If no controverting 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 court findings that a document does not convey title.

Texas SB1734 establishes procedures for property owners to challenge fraudulent documents claiming to convey real property titles.

Texas SB1734 amends the Government Code and Property Code to allow property owners to challenge documents they believe are fraudulent and purporting to convey real property titles. An owner can file an affidavit and certificate of mailing with the district clerk. If no controverting 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 court findings that a document does not convey title.