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A Texas warranty deed form allows Texas property owners to transfer real estate with a full warranty of title. A person who signs a warranty deed (the grantor) guarantees that he or she owns the property and has the right to transfer clear title to the new owner (the grantee).

No, a warranty deed does not prove ownership. A title search is the best way to prove that a grantor rightfully owns a property. The warranty deed is a legal document that offers the buyer protection. In other words, the property title and warranty deed work in tandem together.

Texas general warranty deeds The most common type of deed used in Texas is a general warranty deed. This type of deed guarantees the title comes without any liens, easements, or other title problems. A general warranty deed also assures the buyer that there will be no issues with the title.

A warranty deed makes a promise to the buyer that the seller has good title to the property. A quitclaim deed, on the other hand, makes no promises. A quitclaim deed just says; whatever interest I have in this property, I give to you.

Ing to Texas Property Code § 5.021, a deed must be in writing, it must be signed by the grantor, it must include a legal description of the property, and it must be delivered, at which point the title immediately passes from the grantor to the grantee.

However, Texas does not impose a gift tax on transfers of real estate between family members nor is there a capital gains tax in Texas, so you may only be liable for federal taxes. When transferring a house after death through a will or trust, estate taxes may come into play.