Real Estate Laws in Texas.

Texas permits nonjudicial foreclosure where the deed of trust contains a power of sale. Requires at least 21 days' notice of sale, publication, and sale on the first Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse. Process typically 60-90 days — among the fastest in the U.S.

Unlike many states, Texas provides no post-sale right of redemption for most mortgage foreclosures. The borrower must cure before the sale. (Tax sales have a separate redemption period.)

Sellers of residential real property (1-4 units) must provide a detailed Seller's Disclosure Notice covering structural, systems, environmental, and other material conditions.

Texas Constitution protects the homestead from forced sale by general creditors. Urban homestead: up to 10 acres. Rural homestead: up to 200 acres (family) or 100 acres (single adult). NO dollar value cap. Among the strongest homestead protections in the U.S.

Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers may file mechanics' liens against improved real property. Texas has a distinctive constitutional lien for original contractors (Tex. Const. art. XVI, § 37) in addition to the statutory framework.

Texas is a race-notice state.

Unlike some states, Texas permits title companies to conduct real-estate closings. Attorney involvement is not required by state law, though is common in complex transactions.