The Texas general warranty deed is the instrument a property owner uses to convey real estate during life while making the broadest promise of title that Texas law recognizes. On this deed the grantor conveys the property to the grantee and binds the grantor and the grantor's heirs and successors to warrant and forever defend the title against every person lawfully claiming it, except as to the reservations and exceptions stated in the deed. This package prepares that deed for a single individual grantor, with a fillable form, a completed example, and a section by section guide.

What a general warranty promises

A general warranty reaches back through the entire chain of title. The covenant is not limited to claims arising from the grantor's own acts; it defends against defects that may have originated with any prior owner. Texas Property Code Section 5.022 supplies the statutory warranty language, and Section 5.023 adds two implied covenants that ride the words grant and convey: that the grantor has not previously conveyed the same interest, and that the property is free from encumbrances. A general warranty deed retains those implied covenants rather than disclaiming them, layering them beneath the express warranty.

What the form covers

The deed is organized into numbered sections that track the order of a recorded Texas conveyance:

Grantor and grantee identification, with marital status and the form of co-ownership among multiple grantees
The legal description of the property and its street address
The source of title, identifying the recorded instrument by which the grantor holds
Reservations and exceptions, which carve matters out of both the conveyance and the warranty
The consideration recital and the operative conveyance and warranty language
A homestead joinder paragraph for the spouse of a married grantor under Texas Family Code Section 5.001

Signing and recording

The grantor signs before a notary public, and a married grantor conveying homestead property signs together with the joining spouse. The deed carries two signature blocks and two acknowledgment certificates so that both signatures are properly notarized. After signing, the deed is recorded with the county clerk of the county where the property is located. The confidentiality notice required by Property Code Section 11.008 appears at the top of the first page, and Senate Bill 16 added a photo identification requirement at the recording counter for instruments filed in person on or after December 4, 2025.

What the package includes

The package contains a blank fillable deed, a completed example showing every field filled in, and a guide that explains each section, the governing statutes, and the recording process in plain language. The guide also describes how the general warranty deed compares with the Texas deed without warranty, the Texas quitclaim deed, and the Texas gift deed forms, so the operative differences among the lifetime conveyance instruments are clear. The materials are informational and are not legal advice.

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for General Warranty Deed (Individual Grantor)

Convey property to a new owner after a private sale
Gift real estate to a family member or loved one
Transfer property to a nonprofit or charitable organization
Transfer property into or out of a trust
Convey real estate as part of an estate plan
Change the vesting or ownership structure of a property

Compare other Texas deed forms and documents

Deed Without Warranty Gift Deed Without Warranty Gift Deed Special Warranty Special Warranty Deed Grant Deed Quitclaim Deed Correction Deed Transfer on Death Deed (Individual) Transfer on Death Deed (Joint Owners with Right of Survivorship) Transfer on Death Deed (Community Property with Right of Survivorship) Community Property Survivorship Agreement Revocation of Community Property Survivorship Agreement Enhanced Life Estate Deed Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed (Individual) Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed (Joint Owners) Affidavit of Death (Transfer on Death Deed Beneficiary) Easement Deed Termination of Easement Executor Deed Administrator Deed Texas Affidavit of Heirship Trustee Deed Certificate of Trust Disclaimer of Interest Mineral Deed Mineral Quitclaim Deed Specific Power of Attorney for the Purchase of Property Specific Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Demand for Payment Notice of Contractual Retainage Notice of Specially Manufactured Materials Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor Preliminary Notice to Owner and Original Contractor Affidavit of Lien Request for Information from Owner Request for Information from Subcontractor Request for Information from Original Contractor Conditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment Conditional Waiver and Release on Final Payment Unconditional Waiver on Progress Payment Unconditional Waiver on Final Payment Release of Lien Contract for Deed Memorandum of Contract Deed of Trust and Promissory Note Release of Lien - by Deed of Trust and Note Appointment of Substitute Trustee for Deed of Trust Assignment of Deed of Trust Collateral Assignment of Note and Liens (Security Agreement) Release of Collateral Transfer of Note and Lien Collateral Assignment of Leases, Rents and Rights Release of Collateral Assignment of Leases and Rents Lis Pendens Lis Pendens Release

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our general warranty deed (individual grantor) forms are specifically formatted for each county in Texas.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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