Texas Real Estate Forms
Property transfers, leases, and land agreements for the Lone Star State. Attorney-drafted templates are fast and easy to complete.
Common Texas Real Estate Forms documents
- Purchase Agreement — Records the agreed price, contingencies, and closing terms between a buyer and seller of Texas real property.
- General Warranty Deed — Transfers land and buildings from grantor to grantee with a full guarantee of clear title against all prior claims.
- Lady Bird Deed — Allows a Texas property owner to retain control and use during their lifetime while passing the property to a named beneficiary at death, avoiding probate.
- Residential Lease Agreement — Sets out the rent, term, rules, and responsibilities for a landlord-tenant relationship on a Texas rental property.
- Lease-Purchase Agreement — Combines a rental period with an option or obligation to buy the premises at a set price, bridging tenant and buyer status.
- Quitclaim Deed — Conveys whatever interest the grantor holds in the property — without warranty — useful for clearing title or transferring between family members.
- Deed of Trust — Texas's standard security instrument for mortgage financing, pledging real property to a trustee until the underlying loan is repaid.
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- Browse the Texas Real Estate library and select the template or package that matches your transaction — sale, deed, lease, or landlord-tenant.
- Read the document description, check the preview, and note any signing or notarization requirements before you begin.
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- Fill in the property details, party names, and transaction terms directly in the online editor.
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FAQs
Notarization is generally required before a deed can be recorded with the county clerk. Recording is what gives the public notice of the transfer and protects the new owner's interest in the real property.
A Lady Bird Deed, or enhanced life estate deed, lets the owner keep full control of the property — including the right to sell or mortgage it — during their lifetime. At death, title passes automatically to the named beneficiary without going through probate.
Short-term leases of one year or less may be enforceable without a written agreement, but a written lease is strongly advisable. Leases for longer terms generally need to be in writing to be binding under property law principles.
Texas law favors the deed of trust structure, which involves three parties: the borrower, the lender, and a neutral trustee who holds title as security. This arrangement streamlines the foreclosure process compared to the traditional two-party mortgage used in many other states.
Because Texas is a community property state, property acquired during marriage is typically owned jointly. Both spouses generally need to sign documents conveying or encumbering community real property, though separate property follows different rules.
Real Estate sub-categories
- Home Sale Purchase agreements, disclosures, and closing documents for home sales.
- Deeds Transfer property with warranty, quitclaim, or special purpose deeds.
- Leases Residential, commercial, and short-term lease agreements.
- Landlord Tenant Notices, eviction filings, and lease amendments for rental relationships.