Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Title Insurance Partner in Palestine, TX
Texas First Title has served clients across Palestine, Texas, and Anderson County for over 21 years, delivering professional title and escrow services. Our team prioritizes client satisfaction, treating every customer with respect and kindness while leveraging state-of-the-art technology to expedite processes. We specialize in title insurance policies and escrow functions, ensuring prompt and accurate results. Licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance since 1998, our agency is locally owned and operated by Jackson Hanks, a board-certified attorney in residential, farm, and ranch real estate law. We extend our services statewide through partnerships with other title agents, maintaining a commitment to quality and integrity.Our mission is to support clients in achieving their property ownership goals while upholding ethical standards and transparency. With offices in Palestine, Texas, we offer personalized service Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our teams expertise, combined with advanced tools, ensures efficient title searches and commitments delivered within ten business days. We actively engage in community service, reflecting our dedication to enhancing local quality of life. Customer satisfaction remains our top priority, guiding every decision and interaction.
Services
Title Insurance
Escrow Services
Title Searches
Property Ownership Transfer
Title Commitments
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 21 years of experience in Texas title services.
- Our team includes a board-certified real estate law attorney.
- We utilize state-of-the-art technology for efficient processes.
- We guarantee prompt service with title commitments in under 10 business days.
- We treat every client with respect and personalized attention.
Associations and certifications
- Texas Department of Insurance
What people say
Prompt service
Knowledgeable team
Clear communication
Professional expertise
Reliable results
Services
Title Insurance
Title insurance safeguards property ownership by covering legal disputes or defects in title history. Our policies protect buyers and lenders against financial loss from claims arising after purchase. We offer both owners and lenders policies tailored to Texas real estate transactions.
Escrow Services
We manage escrow accounts to securely hold funds and documents during real estate transactions. Our process ensures all conditions are met before closing, minimizing risks for buyers, sellers, and lenders across Texas counties.
Title Searches
Our comprehensive title searches examine public records to confirm ownership and identify liens or encumbrances. This critical step prevents future legal issues, ensuring clear title transfer for residential and commercial properties.
People
Jackson Hanks
Manager & Majority Owner
Jackson Hanks is a board-certified Texas attorney specializing in residential and agricultural real estate law. Former three-term mayor of Palestine, he authored 'A Survivors Surrender' and actively supports community nonprofits.
Lisa Frye
Office Manager
Lisa Frye oversees daily operations, ensuring seamless client interactions and administrative efficiency. Her leadership contributes to Texas First Titles reputation for reliable, customer-focused service.
Kay Youngblood
Operations Manager
Kay Youngblood manages title and escrow workflows, leveraging her expertise to maintain accuracy and timeliness. She plays a key role in delivering the agencys state-wide service commitments.
Questions
What is title insurance?
Title insurance protects property owners and lenders from financial loss due to title defects, liens, or legal disputes over ownership history.
Why do I need title insurance?
It safeguards your investment by resolving unforeseen ownership claims, ensuring clear property rights for you and your heirs.
How long does your title commitment process take?
We deliver title commitments within ten business days, using advanced systems to expedite the process efficiently.
Do you serve areas outside Anderson County?
Yes, while licensed in Anderson County, we partner with agents to provide title services across all Texas counties.
What are your office hours?
Our Palestine office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for consultations and appointments.
Reviews (4)
Deborah Mendoza
Dec 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I enjoyed the company if Mrs Sarah Copeland she is a very nice and professional clerk and I will be coming back time after time if I can have her tend to my service she did a awesome job and she is very efficient at her job !!! I will be recommending her and this company to anyone who need to get a loan
I enjoyed the company if Mrs Sarah Copeland she is a very nice and professional clerk and I will be coming back time after time if I can have her tend to my service she did a awesome job and she is very efficient at her job !!! I will be recommending her and this company to anyone who need to get a loan
Mechal Sterne
Apr 25, 2021
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Closed on my house here and it was quick and in and out which was good because i had to leave town to get back to work. worked out real well
Oneida Navarro
Nov 11, 2020
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Would not close with them. We went with another title company. They are extremely rude and will make you sound stupid for asking any questions.
Kari Perez
Aug 14, 2020
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So helpful! I used them to close in 2007 and recently they helped me locate documents that I'd misplaced after a move. Great customer service!
