Sec. 5.001. FEE SIMPLE. (a) An estate in land that is conveyed or devised is a fee simple unless the estate is limited by express words or unless a lesser estate is conveyed or devised by construction or operation of law. Words previously necessary at common law to transfer a fee simple estate are not necessary.
(b) This section applies only to a conveyance occurring on or after February 5, 1840.
Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3480, ch. 576, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 5.002. Failing as a Conveyance
Section 5.003. Partial Conveyance
Section 5.004. Conveyance by Authorized Officer
Section 5.006. Attorney's Fees in Breach of Restrictive Covenant Action
Section 5.007. Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act
Section 5.008. Seller's Disclosure of Property Condition
Section 5.009. Duties of Life Tenant
Section 5.010. Notice of Additional Tax Liability
Section 5.011. Seller's Disclosure Regarding Potential Annexation
Section 5.012. Notice of Obligations Related to Membership in Property Owners' Association
Section 5.014. Notice of Obligations Related to Public Improvement District
Section 5.0141. Notice Required Before Contract Execution
Section 5.0142. Purchaser Signature Required
Section 5.0143. Recording of Notice at Closing
Section 5.0144. Reliance on Filed Service Plan
Section 5.0145. Suits for Damages
Section 5.015. Prohibited Fees
Section 5.016. Conveyance of Residential Property Encumbered by Lien
Section 5.018. Disclosure of Absence of Certain Warranties
Section 5.019. Notice of Water Level Fluctuations
Section 5.020. Easements Restricting Possession of Firearms or Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited