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It is merely a document that transfers whatever title may exist in the grantor to a grantee. It doesn't grant any title. It's more in the form of an estoppel than a deed. So a quitclaim deed is an instrument that denies ownership of the property at stake.

A quitclaim gives no warranty of property title. Instead, it is used to show that the person signing the document is not making any claims to the property. He or she is “quit claiming” the property. Relinquishes claims to a property but does not actually transfer title in Texas.

While there are multiple ways to legally transfer property such as a house, there's one type of deed that those looking to transfer property in Texas don't really use: quitclaim deeds.

If you wish to remove someone from a deed, you will need their consent. This can be done by recording a new deed, which will require their signature. If the person in question is deceased, you will need their death certificate and a notarized affidavit along with the new deed.

Many states allow quitclaim deeds between close relatives and spouses, because relatives and spouses generally know whether the title is good or not, and because these are relationships where there is a fair amount of trust. Texas still discourages its residents from using quitclaim deeds, even for these transactions.