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August 26, 202611 min read

The Homestead Trap: How to Release an Abstract of Judgment from Texas Title

Learn how an Abstract of Judgment creates a floating lien in Texas county records, how it clouds homestead titles, and how Property Code § 52.0012 provides a statutory remedy.

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July 7, 202611 min read

The Closing Killer: Navigating Texas Mechanic’s Liens in County Property Records

Learn how Texas mechanic's liens can derail real estate closings, the strict Chapter 53 deadlines, the homestead trap, and how to spot them in county records.

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