How does earnest money work in Texas?

Once the seller accepts your offer, the first thing the contract asks of you is to deliver your earnest money to the title company, and it is normal to have questions at that moment: who do I give it to, and what happens if the purchase does not go forward?

My new article explains how it works, in the order it happens, with an example from Thanksgiving 2026.

The full article is on my website, How does earnest money work in Texas?

Si quieres ver el artículo en español, sigue este enlace: ¿Cómo funciona el earnest money en Texas?

Lliliam Foster, REALTOR® — Compass. General information only; not legal or financial advice. Compass is a licensed real estate broker in Texas.

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