TX SB647

Expands notification requirements for county clerks who suspect fraudulent property documents, requiring written notice to grantors, obligors, debtors, grantees, property owners, and the last known owner if their address differs from the named grantor

Creates a presumption that a document is NOT fraudulent if the filer provides supporting documentation with the property owner's signature, or if the filer is a title company, attorney, escrow company, or other professional providing real estate closing services

Authorizes county clerks to refuse to file or record documents if the district/county attorney determines probable cause exists that the document is fraudulent, or if the prospective filer fails to provide requested supporting documentation

Grants county clerks immunity from liability and lawsuits for good-faith decisions to file, record, or refuse to file/record suspected fraudulent documents, and prohibits county commissioners courts from taking adverse employment actions against clerks for such decisions

Makes supporting documentation submitted to verify liens or property claims confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act; effective September 1, 2025