TexasCountyDocs Blog
Practical articles for finding deeds, liens, plats, leases, and other county clerk filings across Texas.
A Texas warranty deed rarely lists all property restrictions. Learn how to reconstruct a subdivision's governing documents, plats, and HOA rules from county records.
Learn how to trace inherited property in Texas deed records using affidavits of heirship. Understand the five-year rule, family tree reconstruction, and how to bridge chain-of-title gaps.
A practical guide to finding Texas deed records, understanding county clerk indexes, and narrowing a property records search by county.
Learn the statutory requirements for recording real property instruments in Texas under Property Code Chapter 12, including acknowledgments, jurats, and the importance of constructive notice.