Does an unrecorded deed give priority to a later buyer who files an affidavit?

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This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including Mitchell Carter v. Administrator of the Estate of James M. Shumberg, Creg Thompson, Jon Papillon, Ryan Michael Shumberg, and InTown Builders, LLC. To preserve an appeal following a bench trial, you must strictly follow the two-step process for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; failing to file a 'Notice of Past Due Findings' creates a presumption that the trial court found every fact against you, making a reversal nearly impossible.

Property Priority

Does an unrecorded deed give priority to a later buyer who files an affidavit?