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Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 116.055. First Mortgages on Improved Real Property

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) If approved by the commissioners court, closed first mortgages on improved and unencumbered real property located in this state that are assigned to the county judge in a duly acknowledged instrument qualify as security under this subchapter.

(b) Before approving a mortgage as security, the commissioners court shall require:

(1) a written opinion by an attorney selected by the commissioners court showing that the lien is superior to any other claim to or right in the real property; and

(2) insurance approved by the county judge covering the improvements on each tract of pledged real property and providing that a loss is payable to the county judge.

(c) An insurance policy required under Subsection (b) must be issued by a stock fire insurance company or mutual fire insurance company that has a $100,000 surplus in excess of all legal reserves and other liabilities.

(d) A mortgage accepted as security under this section shall immediately be recorded in each county in which part of the real property is located.

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