A Practice Note providing an overview of the role that title insurance and real estate surveys play in Texas real estate transactions. This Note outlines the structure of a Texas title commitment and a title insurance policy and specifically discusses the process of obtaining title insurance for conveyance and financing transactions, the protection that Texas title insurance provides, and practical considerations when negotiating for insurance coverage. This note also discusses the role that surveys play in Texas real estate transactions as well as the process and procedure of securing a Category 1A survey.