Real Estate Attorneys in Texas
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes. 15,703 pre-screened attorneys across 124 counties.
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What Is Real Estate Law in Texas?
Transactions, landlord-tenant, zoning, HOA, and property disputes. 15,703 active attorneys with the State Bar of Texas list Real Estate as a practice area, including attorneys whose bar classification is "Real Estate".
When Do You Need a Texas Real Estate Attorney?
You need a Texas real estate attorney when facing residential real estate, commercial real estate, landlord-tenant, hoa disputes, or zoning, or any other matter governed by Texas real estate law. Early consultation can preserve legal options and prevent costly procedural mistakes. Many Texas attorneys offer free initial consultations.
Texas Real Estate Sub-Specialties
Real Estate covers several distinct case types in Texas, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.
Residential Real Estate
Residential Real Estate matters in Texas fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in residential real estate cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate matters in Texas fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in commercial real estate cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Landlord-Tenant
Landlord-Tenant matters in Texas fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in landlord-tenant cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
HOA Disputes
HOA Disputes matters in Texas fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in hoa disputes cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Zoning
Zoning matters in Texas fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in zoning cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Title Disputes
Title Disputes matters in Texas fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in title disputes cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Boundary Disputes
Boundary Disputes matters in Texas fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in boundary disputes cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Costs and Timeline
Texas real estate attorneys typically charge flat fees for closings ($500-$2,500) or hourly for disputes ($250-$450). TREC-promulgated contract forms govern most residential transactions. Closings typically take 30-45 days; property tax protest deadlines are May 15 or 30 days after notice per Tex. Tax Code § 41.44.
Texas Laws and Statutes
Texas real estate is governed by: Tex. Property Code; Tex. Const. art. XVI § 50 (homestead protections); Tex. Tax Code ch. 41 (property tax appraisal protests).
Real Estate Attorneys by County
Pre-screened real estate attorneys serving each Texas county. Counts reflect active State Bar of Texas members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.
Texas Real Estate Guides & Resources
Free guides covering key topics in Texas real estate. Plain-English, statute-cited.
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