In Texas anyone can request that the tax statement for a certain piece of property be sent to them. They don't have to prove ownership. It is up to the actual owner to be sure that he gets all his property tax statements each year.


Many old folks have been done out of property by having others usurp their tax bills. Then when the oldies die and the kids come to clean up the estate there is no record of them owning the property. Unless the kids remember that the oldies owned the property the usurper can continue to pay the taxes and at some later date, usually 5-7 years, make a claim by what they call 'sue for title. I am dealing with this on a section of land I manage in SW texas near Laredo. Not fun. Fifty plus claimants. No hope of a settlement.