1. Which of the following is a valid deed in Texas?

a) A deed that is signed by the grantor and acknowledged

by a notary public

b) A deed that is signed by the grantor and delivered to the

grantee

c) A deed that is signed by the grantor and recorded in the

county clerk's office

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above. A valid deed in Texas must be

signed by the grantor, delivered to the grantee, and

acknowledged by a notary public or two credible witnesses.

Recording the deed is not required for its validity, but it is

advisable to protect the grantee's title from subsequent

claims.

2. What is the difference between a general warranty deed

and a special warranty deed?

a) A general warranty deed warrants against all defects in

title, while a special warranty deed warrants only against

defects caused by the grantor

b) A general warranty deed warrants only against defects

caused by the grantor, while a special warranty deed

warrants against all defects in title

c) A general warranty deed conveys all of the grantor's

interest in the property, while a special warranty deed

conveys only a specific interest

d) None of the above

Answer: a) A general warranty deed warrants against all

defects in title, while a special warranty deed warrants only