Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 16.032 — ADJACENT LAND

CP § 16.032Title 2. TRIAL, JUDGMENT, AND APPEAL · Part B. TRIAL MATTERS · Ch. 16. LIMITATIONS · Art. B. LIMITATIONS OF REAL PROPERTY ACTIONS

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Possession of land that belongs to another by a person owning or claiming 5,000 or more fenced acres that adjoin the land is not peaceable and adverse as described by Section 16.026 unless:

(1)the land is separated from the adjacent enclosed tract by a substantial fence;

(2)at least one-tenth of the land is cultivated and used for agricultural purposes or used for manufacturing purposes; or

(3)there is actual possession of the land.

Legislative history

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.