“Homestead” qualifications for tax deeds

[Kevin Schultz]

I’m curious what qualifies a homeowner for the 2 year tax deed redemption period in the state of Texas, as opposed to the 6 month redemption period?

Does the owner have to have current HS exemption claimed on the property to be eligible? Or do they just simply need to live there and have it listed as their mailing address per CAD?

How does the CAD determine this?