The objective of this presentation is to acquaint the title insurance professional the nature and extent of the Texas homestead rights and exemptions as set forth in Art. XVI, Sect. 51, Texas Constitution. The protections, and the burdens presented by the exemption will be examined. Commonly encountered title insurance problems will be discussed, and solutions will be recommended.
Bruce Goldston
TTIC Underwriting Counsel
Bruce Goldston serves as Underwriting Counsel for Texan Title Insurance Company. He has more than 20 years experience in the title insurance industry, beginning in 1996 as Claims Counsel with Alamo Title. He has also served as Underwriting Counsel for major title companies, including Fidelity National Title and WFG National Title. Bruce is a native Texan and a graduate of Austin College and St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Teresa Frost
Teresa is nowhere near a stranger to the industry in Texas having begun her career researching abstracts in 1977 in South Texas. Over the past nearly 5 decades, she has established herself as a force in the title world and an industry leader in continuing education. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Texas Land Title Association and has earned the designation of CTIP.