Texas Land Title Institute

December 3–4, 2026 · Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort · San Antonio, TX
Pre-Institute Program: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Texas Land Title Institute and helped us celebrate 35 years of this premier program.

We’re now looking ahead to 2026, and we hope you’ll make plans to join us next December in San Antonio. The Texas Land Title Institute, sponsored by St. Mary’s University School of Law and TLTA, brings together real estate attorneys, title professionals, and industry leaders for two days of advanced education, timely legal updates, and invaluable networking. This annual event is designed to help you stay current, strengthen your expertise, and navigate the industry’s most complex challenges.

Save the date and make a plan to join us December 2–4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio

Commitment to Closing | Texas Title Insurance Review & Doc Prep

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • Pre-Institute add-on course

Commitment to Closing

Start your Institute experience with this deep-dive course that walks through the full life cycle of a title transaction. Whether you're reviewing commitments or preparing closing documents, Commitment to Closing connects the dots between underwriting and real-world practice.

Built for attorneys and title professionals alike, this popular session blends legal and procedural concepts into a practical, easy-to-follow format. Led by seasoned experts, each topic includes real-world examples and commentary to help you build confidence with common forms and filings.

Who should attend?

  • Escrow officers, attorneys, paralegals, and title professionals
  • Anyone who prepares or reviews title commitments and closing documents

What you'll learn:

  • Title Commitments – Schedules A, B, C, and D decoded
  • Survey Review – Legal descriptions, certifications, and common red flags
  • Endorsements – A practical look at T-19, T-19.1, and how to apply them
  • Deed Preparation – Drafting tips, common errors, and title insurance considerations
  • Lien Releases & Lender Docs – Addressing pre-existing liens and ensuring clean title
  • Boundary Line Agreements & Easements – From property descriptions to legal implications
  • Affidavits of Heirship, POAs & Resolutions – Key documents for estates and entities

CE Credit: MCLE – 6.5 hrs · Escrow – 7.5 hrs · TREC – 6.5 hrs · CPAs – 7.5 hrs (Prerequisites - None) · Legal Assistants – 6.5 hrs


Save the Date for Future Texas Land Title Institutes

December 3-4, 2026
Hyatt Hill Country San Antonio
San Antonio, TX


We're here to help!

For questions regarding registration, the program, or general Institute inquires, please contact [email protected] or call the TLTA Education Department at 512.879.2882. Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact Josh Meeks at [email protected].