Signing – In Texas, a gift deed must be signed by the person donating their property (called the “grantor”) and either notarized or signed by two witnesses.^[1]

Formatting – Deeds must be printed in at least 8-point font on paper no larger than 8.5 inches wide by 14 inches long.^[2]

Recording – The completed deed must be recorded at the County Clerk’s Office in the county where the gifted property is located.^[3]

Fees – At the time of this writing, the recording fees are $5 for the first page and $4 for each additional page.^[4] The county clerk may charge an extra $10 record management fee and a $10 archive fee.^[5]