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Deeds in Texas
An 11-page guide to transferring and titling Texas real estate: which deed to use, how spouses and co-owners hold title, how transfer on death deeds work, recording costs and the mistakes that cause title problems later.
General information, not legal or tax advice, and not a deed form. Have an attorney or title company prepare or review any deed.
What's inside
- Choosing the deedGeneral and special warranty, deed without warranty, quitclaim and transfer on death deeds.
- Holding titleCommunity property, survivorship agreements and the homestead signature rule.
- Preparing and recordingParts of a valid deed and the confidentiality notice.
- CostsNo transfer tax, recording fees and a cost worksheet.
- Homestead exemptionsThe $140,000 school exemption and how to apply.
- PitfallsAdding a child to your deed, deed fraud and common mistakes.
Details
- One fillable PDF, 11 pages, letter size
- Type on screen in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free), Preview on Mac, or most browsers, or print it
- Texas edition; state law cited as of November 2026
- Instant download after checkout
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State editions
Small claims, deeds, probate and landlord-tenant guides for Texas, Florida and California, with Oklahoma editions of small claims, deeds and probate.
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