What is the Texas Homestead Act?

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What is the Texas Homestead Act?

I know there's some sort of exemption, but how do I know if I qualify? Is it just for homes, or can it be applied to investment real estate?

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Check out the blog posting: What is the Texas Homestead Exemption Act. It goes into some good detail on what it is, how it protects you, etc.

Hope this helps,
Micheal

Answered by Michael on July 25, 2009


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