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Originally Posted by Lawdog
As to the tax issue: I defy anyone to cite me any legal authority (statute, case law, etc.) that stands for the proposition that the ability of the government to tax your land is contingent upon you first recording it with them.
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Land is not taxed. Value is taxed. It is an ad valorum tax.
Land is not sold. It is granted. Buildings and improvements are sold.
According to Texas law the owner is the one who pays the tax.