Well, maybe calling it a Scam is over kill.....How about "Creative Capitalism"?
In January, there are companies who will send out copies of the homestead affidavit to everyone who bought a new house in Texas during the prior year, offering to take care of filing the affidavit for the new homeowner "for the modest cost of $_______".
There isn't a cost to file the Affidavit. But, these people are making a nice living doing it for people.
To file a homestead affidavit, just print out the Affidavit, sign it before a notary, and mail it to the Tax Assessor in your county. To find a notary, call your bank or go back to the title company where you closed the purchase of your home.
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