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title: "Document Update: Fannie Mae Updates Release Paragraph in 07/2021 Texas Security Instrument Form 3044 (Cx25322)"
description: "On January 31, 2024, Fannie Mae announced that the Model Form for the Texas Deed of Trust (Form 3044) had been revised to correct a typographical error in Paragraph 27 “Release”. Paragraph 27 “Release” now reads: “Upon payment of all sums secured by this Security Instrument,…"
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# [Document Update: Fannie Mae Updates Release Paragraph in 07/2021 Texas Security Instrument Form 3044 (Cx25322)](https://compliance.docutech.com/2024/02/09/document-update-fannie-mae-updates-release-paragraph-in-07-2021-texas-security-instrument-form-3044-cx25322)

 Written by [Tambree Knight](https://compliance.docutech.com/author/tambree-knight) | Feb 9, 2024 5:19:59 PM

On January 31, 2024, Fannie Mae [**announced**](https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/media/27916/display?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10965074&utm_term=5121337&utm_content=42783322&sfmc_id=1498791738) that the Model Form for the Texas Deed of Trust (Form 3044) had been revised to correct a typographical error in Paragraph 27 “Release”.

Paragraph 27 “Release” now reads:

“Upon payment of all sums secured by this Security Instrument, Lender will provide a release of this Security Instrument to Borrower or Borrower’s designated agent in accordance with Applicable Law. Borrower will pay any recordation costs associated with such release. Lender may charge Borrower a fee for releasing this Security Instrument, only if the fee is paid to a third party for services rendered **and** is permitted under Applicable Law.”

This update was pushed to production with the other Texas updates announced [here](https://compliance.docutech.com/2024/02/01/document-updates-texas-notarial-certificates-for-ink-ipen-ron/). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Client Support at 1.800.497.3584.

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