Filing a warranty deed

[hdmama]

My jurisdiction is: Texas

I downloaded and printed a warranty deed to transfer the deed on our home from my brother-in-law's name to mine and my husband's name. The form asks for "Prior instrument reference: Book ____, Page_____, Document No. _______, of the Recorder of ______________ County, Texas."
Where do I get that information? Is it on the original deed?

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: Is it on the original deed?

A: Yes. This is not a DIY; you need legal representation or you could really mess up the title to your land.

 

[hdmama]

The county clerk at the courthouse indicated that we did not need legal representation. There is no lien on the home, so the deed should be clear.

Thank you.

 

[seniorjudge]

Where did the county clerk get his law degree from?