Texas doesn't require you to record your trust. As long as it's signed, notarized, and properly funded, it's valid.
The deed of trust must then be recorded with the county where the property is located, and each of the parties (the trustor, trustee, and lender) should keep a copy of the recorded document.
So, put simply, if your deed was not recorded or you have discovered unrecorded deeds in your chain of title, there is no need to worry. The deeds themselves will still be valid and you can file correction instruments to correct any mistakes.
You do not have to record the deed to make the transfer valid between the parties. However, as described above, the grantee will want to record the deed as soon as possible after receiving delivery.
The assignment of rents clause is a provision in a mortgage or deed of trust. It gives the lender the right to collect rents from mortgaged properties if the borrower defaults. All incomes and rents from a secured property flow to the lender and offset the outstanding debt. Clearly, this benefits the lender.
ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS - Trustor hereby assigns and transfers to Beneficiary all right, title and interest in rents generated by the property, including rents now due, past due, or to become due under any use of the property, to be applied to the obligations secured by this Deed of Trust.
Final answer: The assignment of rents clause primarily benefits the lender or financier in a mortgage arrangement. However, in some situations, tenants can indirectly benefit from the clause by ensuring continuation of essential services.