Texas 10-Year Adverse Possession Rule Explained

Описание: Does putting up a fence and waiting ten years automatically give you ownership of land in Texas?

Not even close.

In this episode of our Adverse Possession series, we break down the Texas 10-year adverse possession rule — the most commonly misunderstood statute in Texas real estate law.

Ten years alone means nothing. The law still requires proof of every element: actual possession, open and notorious use, exclusivity, hostility (without permission), and continuous possession for the entire statutory period.

We explain:

Why a fence is not automatic ownership

What “visible appropriation” really means

The 160-acre limitation under the 10-year statute

How permission can destroy a claim

And why these cases often end up in expensive, fact-heavy litigation

If you haven’t watched Video 1 in this series, go back and start there. That video explains the checklist framework that applies to every adverse possession claim in Texas.

This series is designed to give you a clear, practical understanding of how adverse possession actually works in court — not how it’s explained on social media.

⏱️ Sections

00:00 – Intro: “Buy Nine Years, Get the Tenth Free?”
00:39 – Why You Should Watch Video 1 First
01:13 – What the 10-Year Rule Actually Requires
02:02 – The Fence Myth Explained
02:45 – What Is “Visible Appropriation”?
03:22 – The 160-Acre Limitation
03:53 – How the 10-Year Clock Gets Reset
04:35 – Why These Cases Are Expensive
05:20 – Why the 10-Year Rule Exists
05:43 – What’s Next: The 3-Year and 5-Year Rules

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These videos are meant as educational information and as legal advice. If you need assistance please reach out to us at https://www.guerradays.com or at 281-760-4295.

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