A Texas Deed of Trust creates a lien on property to secure a Promissory Note. These are two documents needed for real estate loans and seller financing.Most mortgage holders have a form you fill out and submit before changing the title between the individual owners and their revocable trust. In a deed of trust to secure assumption, another person assumes the note already in place, guaranteeing payment to the grantor in the deed. Yes, a quit claim deed can be used, but a bargain and sale deed is preferred. And, Ms. Reisman is correct about consulting with an attorney. The FDIC may be able to assist you in obtaining a lien release if the request is for a customer of a failed bank that was placed into FDIC receivership. The Harris County Delinquent Tax Sale is the monthly public auction of real estate for past due property taxes. Our experienced Houston deed transfer attorneys can help you through all deed transfers during the purchase or sale of a property in Texas. You'd talk to a real estate lawyer.