Formerly known as Title Insurance & Doc Prep, Commitment to Closing is an updated program focused on providing title professionals, escrow officers, and real estate attorneys with practical tools for a smooth, compliant closing process.
The live one-day course took place December 3, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas.
Now you can watch the full program on your schedule with on-demand access.
Register
CE credit available for registered participants:
Escrow Officers - 7.5 General hours
Attorneys - 6.5 MCLE hours
CE credit can only be issued to those who did not attend the live 2025 Commitment to Closing program.
Under Procedural Rule P-28 II I-6, TDI will not issue Escrow credit for completing the same course more than once in a reporting period.
Pricing:
$325 Member
$375 Nonmember
Materials:
- Digital downloads of the Commitment to Closing papers are included with registration.
- If you’d like the official spiral-bound printed notebook with the speakers’ papers, it’s available as an add-on for $75 and will be mailed within 7–10 business days.
Recorded Sessions
Click a topic to view a short overview and presenter details.
The Commitment
A practical walk-through of the Texas title insurance commitment—how to read it, how to spot issues early, and how to keep the file moving from commitment to closing.
Presenter: John P. Bruce, CTIP, Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc. (Austin)
Understanding Surveys and Survey Review
How to review surveys with a title lens—common red flags, what to match against Schedule B, and when to escalate to underwriting.
Presenter: Lisa M. Beville, JD, CPA, CTIP, CAEP, CESP, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (Dallas)
Endorsements in Texas
A focused look at endorsements commonly requested in Texas transactions—what they cover, when they’re appropriate, and what you need to support issuance.
Presenter: Ginny H. Abiassi, First American Title Insurance Company (Houston)
Preparing a Deed
Deed drafting and review essentials: vesting consistency, required elements, common mistakes, and practical tips to avoid recording and insurability problems.
Presenter: Sara E. Dysart, Sara E. Dysart, PC (San Antonio)
Preparing Releases and Lender Docs
A closer’s guide to releases and lender documents—what matters most for compliance, payoff/release timing, and reducing post-close clean-up.
Presenter: Suzanne Frossard, Providence Title Company (Arlington)
Boundary Line Agreements and Easements
Practical guidance on boundary line agreements and easements—how to evaluate risk, document intent clearly, and avoid creating new problems while solving old ones.
Presenter: Celia C. Flowers, Flowers Title Companies, LLC (Tyler)
Affidavits of Heirships; Transfer on Death Deeds, Ladybird Deeds, and Divorce Decrees
Handling real-world “curative” documents: what to look for, what’s acceptable, and how to reduce risk when these instruments show up in the chain of title.
Presenter: Wade Thunhorst, Title Resources Guaranty Company (Dallas)
Authority Documents and Powers of Attorney
A clear approach to authority review—entities, signers, and POAs—including common pitfalls that create insurability or enforceability issues.
Presenter: Josephine McGrath, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company (Dallas)
Objection Letters and Closing Instructions
How to respond to objection letters and closing instructions efficiently—triage, communication, escalation, and documentation that protects the file.
Presenter: G. Roland Love, CTIP, Independence Title (Quinlan)