SECTION 7.143. Form and Method of Transmission

(a) An authorized filer should visually inspect each instrument prior to transmitting to ensure compliance with existing statutory recording requirements.

(b) Electronic submissions shall carry sufficient information to identify the authorized filer and to uniquely identify the instrument to be recorded.

(c) Instruments transmitted electronically shall:

(1) provide fidelity to the original appearance of any instrument at the time such instrument was first created, whether by electronic or other means;

(2) retain the original content; and

(3) provide for a non-proprietary digital file format.

(d) An electronic filing system may offer several means by which electronic instruments can be delivered to a participating county clerk. Commonly available electronic delivery mechanisms include network connections, direct electronic connection with the county clerk, and physical delivery of media.

Source Note: The provisions of this §7.143 adopted to be effective December 6, 2000, 25 TexReg 11937