Sec. 13.002. EFFECT OF RECORDED INSTRUMENT. An instrument that is properly recorded in the proper county is:
(1) notice to all persons of the existence of the instrument; and
(2) subject to inspection by the public.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3495, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 715, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 960, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 13 - Effects of Recording
Section 13.001. Validity of Unrecorded Instrument
Section 13.002. Effect of Recorded Instrument
Section 13.003. Instruments Previously Recorded in Other Counties
Section 13.004. Effect of Recording Lis Pendens
Section 13.005. Effect of Recording Judgment of Justice Court