Land Use

Question 1

easement in gross

Answer 1

-Not transferable or assignable except for easement conservation

Question 2

easement prescription period

Answer 2

-10 years

Question 3

Riparian rights

Answer 3

• used this regime until 1895

- landowners who can trace their title back between 1823 and 1895 can make use of this doctrine today

Question 4

prior appropriation

Answer 4

-TX follows doctrine of prior appropriation
-First in time, first in right- first to use the water, regardless of where their land is located, has the rights to the water
-beneficial use- use must but the water to a beneficial use. Any productive use is ok
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Question 5

Groundwater

Answer 5

• TX does not follow the prior appropriation doctrine when it comes to groundwater
• landowner owns the groundwater below the surface of the landowner’s property-
• landowner has absolute control over the groundwater

Question 6

homestead

Answer 6

• TX provides a homestead exemption for single adults and heads of household
• designed to protect a family’s home from a forced sale to satisfy creditors after the death of the head of household