What is required for an offer to be valid under Texas law?

Under Texas law, a valid offer does not necessarily require a signature from both parties. What is essential for an offer to be deemed valid is that it must be clear, definite, and communicated to the offeree. This means the terms of the offer should be specific enough for a reasonable person to understand what is being proposed and for acceptance to occur without further negotiation.

An effective offer generally includes several critical elements, such as the identity of the parties, the subject matter, and the price or consideration. Although a signed acceptance from both parties is crucial for forming a contract, it is not a requirement for the validity of the initial offer itself. The initial offer can be made verbally or in writing and doesn't need both parties' signatures to be established as a legitimate offer. Therefore, while having a signature may facilitate acceptance and create enforceable obligations, it is not a prerequisite for the validity of the initial offer under Texas law.

In contrast, the other options focus on requirements that do not pertain to the core elements of offer validity, such as written disclosures, earnest money, or a legal description of property, which may be important in the context of a real estate transaction but do not affect the validity of the offer itself.