Texas deed forms
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Deed Without Warranty
7 optionsConvey property without any title warranties, express or implied.
Warranty Deed
9 optionsTransfer property with full title warranties from the grantor.
Gift Deed
2 optionsTransfer property as a gift or for nominal consideration.
Special Warranty Deed
8 optionsTransfer property with warranties limited to the grantor's ownership period.
Grant Deed
2 optionsConvey real property using a grant deed format where available.
Heirship Deed
Convey inherited property from an owner's established heirs.
Owelty of Partition Deed
Transfers one co-owner’s interest to another while creating or recognizing an owelty lien to equalize an unequal partition or buyout of real property.
Quitclaim Deed
Transfer whatever interest the grantor may have, without title warranties.
Trustees Deed
3 optionsTransfer property from a trust through a trustee.
Transfer on Death Deed
3 optionsName a beneficiary to receive property after the owner's death.
Transfer on Death Revocation
2 optionsRevoke a previously recorded transfer on death deed, canceling the beneficiary designation.
Enhanced Life Estate Deed
4 optionsName a beneficiary to receive property at death while keeping full lifetime control.
Beneficiary Affidavit of Death
Record the owner's death so title passes to the transfer on death beneficiary.
Affidavit of Death of Life Tenant
Record the life tenant's death so the remainder interest becomes possessory.
Disclaimer of Interest
2 optionsFormally decline or renounce an interest in property.
Administrator Deed
Transfer estate property through an administrator.
Appointment of Successor Trustee
Appoint and record a successor trustee for an existing trust.
Certificate of Trust
3 optionsCertify the existence of a trust and the trustee authority to act, in place of recording the full trust. Includes certification of trust and trustee certificate formats.
Heirship Deed
Convey inherited property from an owner's established heirs.
Personal Representative Deed
Transfer estate property through a court-appointed personal representative.
Trustees Deed
3 optionsTransfer property from a trust through a trustee.
Affidavit of Heirship
Document heirs and succession facts after a property owner's death.
Community Property Survivorship Agreement
2 optionsCreate a right of survivorship in community property between spouses.
Mineral Deed
4 optionsTransfer mineral, oil, gas, or other subsurface rights in real property.
Release of Deed of Trust / Full Reconveyance
Release a paid deed of trust from title by reconveyance, release, satisfaction, or cancellation.
Deed of Trust
2 optionsSecure a real estate loan with a deed of trust instrument.
Real Estate Lien Note
Sets out a borrower’s promise to repay a debt secured by a lien against real property, including the principal amount, payment terms, interest, maturity date, and default provisions.
Release of Lien
3 optionsRelease or clear a recorded lien from the public record.
Substitution of Trustee (Deed of Trust)
Replace the trustee named in an existing deed of trust.
Land Contract/Contract for Deed
Document a seller-financed installment purchase arrangement.
Memorandum of Contract for Deed
Record notice of a contract for deed or land contract, and release that memorandum, without recording the full agreement.
Easement Deed
3 optionsGrant or define a right to use another parcel for a specific purpose.
Assignment of Deed of Trust
Transfer a lender's interest in a deed of trust to another party.
Assignment of Leases and Rents
Assign lease and rental income rights as security for a loan.
Release of Assignment of Leases and Rents
Release a recorded assignment of leases and rents.
Collateral Assignment of Deed of Trust
2 optionsPledge a deed of trust as collateral for another obligation.
Disclaimer of Interest
2 optionsFormally decline or renounce an interest in property.
Lis Pendens
2 optionsGive public notice of litigation affecting real property title.
Mechanics Lien
5 optionsClaim payment rights for qualifying construction labor or materials, including lien claims, amendments, assignments, and supporting enforcement documents.
Construction Notice
4 optionsPreliminary, commencement, completion, furnishing, and other statutory notices used in the construction lien process.
Construction Lien Waiver
4 optionsWaive mechanics lien rights in exchange for progress or final payment on construction work.
Power of Attorney
3 optionsAuthorize another person to act in a real estate transaction.
Owelty of Partition Agreement
Documents the parties’ written agreement to partition property using an owelty payment or lien to equalize the division.
Texas Real Estate Deeds
Homestead Protections
Texas homestead rights are constitutionally protected. A conveyance of homestead property must generally be joined by both spouses, regardless of which spouse holds record title. Failure to comply with homestead execution requirements can render a conveyance invalid.
Form and Scope of Conveyance
A conveyance of real property in Texas must be in writing and signed by the grantor (Tex. Prop. Code § 5.021). Texas recognizes various deed forms, including general warranty deeds, special warranty deeds, deeds without warranty, and quitclaim deeds. The deed form used determines the scope of title assurances provided.
Unless limited by the instrument, a conveyance transfers the estate owned by the grantor at the time of delivery. Texas law emphasizes delivery as the operative act by which title passes between the parties.
Community Property Framework
Texas is a community property state. Property acquired during marriage is generally presumed to be community property unless proven otherwise. The nature of the property—separate or community—affects how it may be conveyed and whether spousal joinder is required.
Ownership may be held individually, jointly, or as community property. The manner in which title is held determines survivorship rights and conveyance authority.
Capacity and Alien Ownership
Any person or legal entity with capacity may acquire and convey real property in Texas. Texas does not impose broad restrictions on alien ownership of land, though specific statutory limitations may apply in limited circumstances.
Execution and Acknowledgment
A deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before it may be recorded. Acknowledgments may be taken before a notary public or other authorized officer. Proper acknowledgment is necessary for recording but is not required for validity between the parties.
Recording and Priority
Deeds must be recorded in the office of the county clerk in the county where the property is located. Texas follows a notice recording system. An unrecorded conveyance is void as to a subsequent purchaser for value without notice who records first (Tex. Prop. Code § 13.001). Recording provides constructive notice of the instrument’s contents.
Because Texas combines constitutional homestead protections, community property rules, and a notice recording statute, careful drafting, proper spousal execution where required, and timely county recording are essential to ensure that a conveyance is valid and fully protected.
Important: County-Specific Forms
After selecting your document type, you'll need to choose the specific county where your property is located. Each county in Texas has unique formatting requirements that must be followed for successful recording.
Common Uses
- Transfer property between family members
- Add or remove names from property titles
- Transfer property into or out of trusts
- Correct errors in previously recorded deeds
- Gift property to others
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