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Two committee bills would tighten recording rules and give clerks tools to block suspected fraudulent deeds
Summary
Senate measures discussed in committee would require additional verification and give clerks authority to refuse to file instruments when county attorneys find probable cause of fraud; the proposals also add notice requirements and tighten affidavit‑of‑heirship standards.
Two related bills heard during the committee addressed title theft and fraudulent filings. Senator Blanco explained a bill (reported as Senate Bill 647 in the hearing) that would require clerks to have additional verification tools, to notify last‑known property owners when a recorded document lists a different mailing address, and permit a clerk to refuse to file an instrument…
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