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Selling a house in Texas: laws, timelines, and quirks
Texas-specific rules on seller disclosure, homestead, mineral rights, and foreclosure that affect cash-sale closing.
Seller's Disclosure Notice (required)
Texas requires a written Seller's Disclosure Notice on most residential sales. Selling as-is doesn't waive it. Cash buyers usually handle the paperwork; you fill in what you know.
Texas foreclosure is fast
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state. Once you receive the notice of sale, you typically have only 21 days before auction. Pre-foreclosure cash sales must move quickly.
Mineral rights
Some Texas property comes with retained mineral rights below the surface. Cash buyers usually buy the surface estate only; you can sell or keep minerals separately.
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