Sec. 16.031. ENCLOSED LAND. (a) A tract of land that is owned by one person and that is entirely surrounded by land owned, claimed, or fenced by another is not considered enclosed by a fence that encloses any part of the surrounding land.
(b) Possession of the interior tract by the owner or claimant of the surrounding land is not peaceable and adverse possession as described by Section 16.026 unless:
(1) the interior tract is separated from the surrounding land by a fence; or
(2) at least one-tenth of the interior tract is cultivated and used for agricultural purposes or is used for manufacturing purposes.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Subchapter B. Limitations of Real Property Actions
Section 16.022. Effect of Disability
Section 16.023. Tacking of Successive Interests
Section 16.024. Adverse Possession: Three-Year Limitations Period
Section 16.025. Adverse Possession: Five-Year Limitations Period
Section 16.026. Adverse Possession: 10-Year Limitations Period
Section 16.0265. Adverse Possession by Cotenant Heir: 15-Year Combined Limitations Period
Section 16.027. Adverse Possession: 25-Year Limitations Period Notwithstanding Disability
Section 16.028. Adverse Possession With Recorded Instrument: 25-Year Limitations Period
Section 16.029. Evidence of Title to Land by Limitations
Section 16.030. Title Through Adverse Possession
Section 16.033. Technical Defects in Instrument
Section 16.034. Attorney's Fees
Section 16.035. Lien on Real Property
Section 16.036. Extension of Real Property Lien
Section 16.037. Effect of Extension of Real Property Lien on Third Parties
Section 16.038. Rescission or Waiver of Accelerated Maturity Date