Under Texas law, which of the following is required for a deed to be recorded?

In Texas, for a deed to be recorded, it must be either notarized or signed by at least two witnesses. This requirement serves as a means to ensure the authenticity of the signatures on the document, thus protecting the parties involved and providing a clear evidentiary value for the deed when it is presented in court or when title to the property is questioned.

Notarization adds a layer of verification to the signing process, as a notary public verifies the identity of the individuals who are signing the document. Alternatively, having the deed signed by two witnesses corroborates the signing process, ensuring that there are additional parties who can attest to the validity of the signatures if necessary in the future.

This requirement is specific to the goal of maintaining a reliable and trustworthy public record. The failure to meet this requirement can lead to the deed being declared invalid or not enforceable against third parties.

Recording a deed is not mandated to be filed with the state government directly, nor is the presence of a witness from the county clerk required during the signing. Only the grantor's signature is necessary to execute the deed, but to make it valid for recording, the additional requirement of notarization or witness signatures is essential.