Easements in Texas (TAMU REC)

This document is a technical report that explains what easements are, which are rights to use someone else's property without owning it. It describes two main types: private easements (for a few people) and public easements (for the general public).

The court describes it as: This 2013 article by the Texas A&M Real Estate Center explains the concept of easements.

Common questions

What is an easement?

An easement is a right or advantage in real property that is separate from owning the land itself. It usually means someone has the right to use another person's land in a certain way.

What is the difference between an easement and a license?

A license is just permission to do something on the land, and it doesn't create an interest in the land like an easement does. Licenses can also be taken back at any time.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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