There are two main warranty deeds in the state: general and special. The first option is the most common. It does not feature liens and other title problems and it assures the buyer that they will thus not face such hurdles with the title. The seller thus can assure the buyer that they have the rights to transfer the title and this gives the buyer a great deal of protection. A special deed is not quite so common and is used when the seller cannot guarantee that the title is free of defects for all time. Instead, they can only assure the buyer that the title has been okay from the time the seller got the title to the point of disposal. That means that the seller only gives information as relates to their activities regarding the title, but not what other people may have done to affect it. This deed offers the buyer reduced protection. To file the form, one needs to complete it and have it authorized with the grantor(s) in front of either two witnesses or a notary public. Recording can then take place after the filing fee has been paid. For more information, you can get some guidance from LegalZoom Austin Texas.