Hays County Mineral Deed (Special Warranty) Form
Last validated July 18, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
Hays County Mineral Deed (Special Warranty) Form
Fill in the blank Mineral Deed (Special Warranty) form formatted to comply with all Texas recording and content requirements.

Hays County Mineral Deed (Special Warranty) Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Mineral Deed (Special Warranty) form.

Hays County Completed Example of the Mineral Deed (Special Warranty) Document
Example of a properly completed Texas Mineral Deed (Special Warranty) document for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Immediate Download • Secure Checkout
Additional Texas and Hays County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
County Clerk's Main Office
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm / Wed until 6:00pm
Phone: (512) 393-7738
County Clerk Precinct 2 Substation
Kyle, Texas 78666
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:30pm
Phone: (512) 393-7330
Recording Tips for Hays County:
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Hays County
Properties in any of these areas use Hays County forms:
- Austin
- Buda
- Driftwood
- Dripping Springs
- Kyle
- San Marcos
- Wimberley
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hays County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Hays County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Hays County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Hays County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Hays County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Hays County?
Recording fees in Hays County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (512) 393-7738 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
A mineral interest can change hands many times across leases, partial sales, and inherited fractions, and the grantor signing it over today rarely knows what every prior owner did to the title. The Texas mineral deed with a special warranty is built for that reality: the grantor conveys the oil, gas, and other minerals it owns and stands behind the title for its own period of ownership, leaving the deeper history to the records. This form prepares that deed under Chapter 5 of the Texas Property Code.
A warranty that stops at the grantor's own ownership
A general warranty defends the title against every lawful claim, whenever it arose. A special warranty is narrower: the grantor warrants and forever defends the title only against claims arising by, through, or under the grantor, and not otherwise. The Supreme Court of Texas described that scope in Chicago Title Insurance Co. v. Cochran Investments, noting that without the limitation a special warranty deed effectively becomes a general warranty deed. The interest conveyed is identical either way; only the reach of the title promise changes, which is why this warranty is common between businesses and in transactions where the grantor will not vouch for the older chain.
What a mineral interest actually is
Texas treats the mineral estate as a bundle of separable rights, often called the five sticks: the right to lease, the right to develop the land through ingress and egress, and the rights to bonus, delay rentals, and royalty. A mineral deed conveys those rights in the fraction the deed names, together with the right of ingress and egress to develop the minerals, and the form states the interest precisely, as a fraction or decimal, in net mineral acres, and with any limit by depth, formation, or substance. Under Texas law oil, gas, and other minerals reaches oil, gas, uranium, sulphur, and salt, and not limestone, caliche, surface shale, building stone, sand, gravel, or water. The deed uses the words of grant the Texas statute recognizes, grants, sells, and conveys, so it conveys the interest itself; an instrument that passes only right, title, and interest reads instead as a quitclaim, which sits in the chain of title differently.
Leases, signing, and recording
Most producing minerals are already under an oil and gas lease, and a mineral deed usually conveys the interest subject to that lease, carrying the corresponding share of bonus, rentals, and royalty; the form identifies the lease and lists what the grantor reserves. The grantor signs before a notary, and an entity grantor signs through an authorized individual whose name and capacity appear on the deed. A separate line lets a non-owner spouse join where the minerals are part of homestead property, the situation Texas Family Code Section 5.001 reaches. The deed is recorded with the county clerk of the county where the land is located; Senate Bill 16 added a photo identification requirement for instruments presented in person for filing on or after December 4, 2025.
The package includes the deed as a fillable PDF, a completed example on a realistic Reeves County fact pattern, and a plain-language guide that walks through every numbered section. The materials are informational and are not legal advice; a Texas attorney can address how these rules apply to a specific mineral interest and transaction.
Important: Your property must be located in Hays County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Mineral Deed (Special Warranty) meets all recording requirements specific to Hays County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Hays County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
Save Time and Money
Get your Hays County Mineral Deed (Special Warranty) form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.
4.8 out of 5 - ( 4767 Reviews )
Bryan C.
September 5th, 2021
Your service is sweet. It is self-explanatory and easy to download. I am excited about finding your website.
Thank you!
ROBERTA G K.
May 21st, 2023
I have looked and finally found a reliable source of updated legal documents that are current with local and state law that I can be readily downloaded for review, reference and use.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
jeann p.
September 19th, 2024
The site was extremely helpful.
We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!
Esfir K.
October 3rd, 2022
I had to call 3 times, two calls were hanged up on me. Thank you to 3rd representative, who helped me with my question. Unfortunately, I do not know her name. She was very patient, kind, professional. I am very thankful for her help.
Thank you!
Casey W.
September 9th, 2022
Excellent service, quick and right to the point, without a monthly subscription! Perfect for filers of single documents! Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Douglas N.
September 13th, 2021
Great!
Thank you!
Annette A.
March 21st, 2019
I requested a property report and it was completed fast and accurately. I would highly recommend this service.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Kathryn G.
December 21st, 2023
This was extremely helpful!
We are motivated by your feedback to continue delivering excellence. Thank you!
Leonard D.
May 2nd, 2019
I'm still working on it. I'm surprised that it appears so much information has to be included about beneficiaries.
Thank you!
Dana Y.
October 22nd, 2019
Purchased and used the quitclaim form. I have no complaints with any aspect. The forms, instructions, and example all came together to make the process very easy.
Thank you Dana. Have a great day!
Michael L.
September 5th, 2020
Pretty good stuff, not exactly clear on the deed transfer costs and all
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
heather i.
December 5th, 2022
I don't pay very close attention to what I'm doing all the time which leads to mistakes. Deeds.com was helpful in correcting my error and getting me on my way.
Thank you!
RHONDA G.
February 22nd, 2024
Was driven to this site by the county website. It took a bit of work having to create an account, etc. The example was useful; however the example only showed both parties in the same county, nor did the instructions mention anything about differing counties. This caused an oversight on my part.
Your insights are invaluable to us and help us strive for better service. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Nicole M.
June 3rd, 2020
This is my very first use with your company. I submitted my package and within the hour you had responded with an Invoice for me to pay so you could proceed with my recording. So far I am very impressed! Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Sara Beth M B.
August 14th, 2020
great service!!!!! wish this service was listed on the Washoe County Recorder website so people who aren't companies could find it.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!