# TX Title Analysis Skill **A structured AI skill for Texas residential and commercial title examination.** This skill captures the workflow, decision logic, standards, and output templates that a Texas title examiner uses to analyze commitments, recorded instruments, surveys, and HOA documents. It produces DRAFT title opinion letters, requirements checklists, and exception cure recommendations — all for attorney review. --- ## What's New in v2.0 - **Commercial real estate** workflow (Step 5A) — ALTA/NSPS surveys, environmental due diligence, 1031 exchanges, commercial lease analysis, SNDA agreements, commercial endorsements - **Manufactured housing** workflow (Step 5B) — SOL, TDHCA requirements, personal-to-real property conversion - **Expanded reference library** — 8 new reference files covering liens, condemnation/eminent domain, foreclosure, probate, entity authority, water rights, minerals, and survey analysis - **Structured data schema** — JSON Schema for standardized analysis records with CSV/Excel and XML mappings - **Quality checklist** — 12-section pre-delivery verification guide - **Sample outputs** — 3 example DRAFT documents demonstrating expected output format --- ## What's Included ``` tx-title-analysis/ ├── SKILL.md ← Core skill file (the main instruction set) ├── README.md ← You're reading it ├── references/ │ ├── tx-exam-standards.md ← TX Title Examination Standards (Chs. I–XXI) │ ├── tx-exceptions.md ← Schedule B exception classification guide │ ├── tx-requirements.md ← Standard requirements & endorsements │ ├── tx-forms.md ← TX title insurance form reference (T-1, T-7, T-19, etc.) │ ├── tx-opinion-template.md ← Title opinion letter template │ ├── tx-liens.md ← Constitutional, statutory & consensual liens [NEW] │ ├── tx-commercial.md ← Commercial RE title analysis guide [NEW] │ ├── tx-condemnation.md ← Eminent domain / condemnation [NEW] │ ├── tx-manufactured-housing.md ← Manufactured housing title issues [NEW] │ ├── tx-foreclosure.md ← Foreclosure-specific analysis rules │ ├── tx-minerals.md ← Mineral/royalty interest analysis │ ├── tx-water-rights.md ← Water rights examination │ ├── tx-probate.md ← Probate & heirship title issues │ ├── tx-entities.md ← Entity authority verification │ ├── tx-survey.md ← Survey analysis guidelines │ ├── tx-quality-checklist.md ← Pre-delivery quality review checklist │ ├── tx-data-schema.md ← Structured data output schema docs │ └── sample-outputs/ │ ├── sample-title-opinion.md ← Example generated opinion │ ├── sample-requirements-checklist.md ← Example requirements output │ └── sample-exception-analysis.md ← Example exception analysis └── data/ ├── title-analysis-schema.json ← JSON schema for structured analysis output └── sample-analysis-record.json ← Example structured JSON output ``` --- ## Installation by Platform ### Claude Cowork (Desktop App) Claude Cowork auto-detects skill files when they're in your working folder. 1. **Open Claude Desktop** and start a new Cowork session. 2. **Select a folder** — choose any folder on your computer, or create a new one (e.g., `~/Documents/legal-skills/`). 3. **Copy this entire `tx-title-analysis/` folder** into the selected folder. 4. Claude will automatically detect `SKILL.md` and all reference files. You'll see the skill appear in the available skills list. 5. **Upload a title commitment** and ask Claude to analyze it — the skill activates automatically. > **Tip:** You can also place the skill folder inside a `.skills/skills/` subdirectory of your working folder for cleaner organization: > ``` > your-working-folder/ > └── .skills/ > └── skills/ > └── tx-title-analysis/ > ├── SKILL.md > ├── references/ > │ ├── tx-exam-standards.md > │ └── ... (all reference files) > └── data/ > └── ... (schema files) > ``` --- ### Claude Code (CLI) Claude Code reads skill files from your project directory or a global skills location. 1. **Create a skills directory** in your project (or globally): ```bash # Project-level (recommended) mkdir -p .claude/skills/tx-title-analysis # Or global mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/tx-title-analysis ``` 2. **Copy all skill files** into the directory: ```bash cp -r tx-title-analysis/* .claude/skills/tx-title-analysis/ ``` 3. **Reference in CLAUDE.md** (optional but recommended): ```markdown ## Available Skills - TX Title Analysis: `.claude/skills/tx-title-analysis/SKILL.md` ``` 4. **Use it:** ```bash claude "Analyze this title commitment for 123 Main St, Dallas TX" ``` --- ### OpenAI Codex Codex reads instruction files from your repository or sandbox. 1. **Add the skill folder** to your project repository: ```bash mkdir -p .codex/skills/tx-title-analysis cp -r tx-title-analysis/* .codex/skills/tx-title-analysis/ ``` 2. **Reference in your AGENTS.md or system instructions:** ```markdown When performing Texas title examination, follow the workflow in .codex/skills/tx-title-analysis/SKILL.md and reference the supporting files in that directory. ``` 3. **Or paste SKILL.md directly** into the Codex system prompt / instructions panel if you prefer a simpler setup. 4. Upload your title documents and ask Codex to analyze them following the skill workflow. --- ### ChatGPT (Custom GPT or Project) ChatGPT can use skill files as Knowledge files in a Custom GPT or as Project instructions. #### Option A: Custom GPT 1. Go to **[chat.openai.com](https://chat.openai.com)** → **Explore GPTs** → **Create**. 2. In the **Configure** tab: - **Name:** TX Title Examiner - **Instructions:** Copy the full contents of `SKILL.md` into the instructions field. 3. Under **Knowledge**, upload all the reference files from the `references/` directory: - `tx-exam-standards.md`, `tx-exceptions.md`, `tx-requirements.md`, `tx-forms.md`, `tx-opinion-template.md`, `tx-liens.md`, `tx-commercial.md`, `tx-condemnation.md`, `tx-manufactured-housing.md`, `tx-foreclosure.md`, `tx-minerals.md`, `tx-water-rights.md`, `tx-probate.md`, `tx-entities.md`, `tx-survey.md`, `tx-quality-checklist.md`, `tx-data-schema.md` - Optionally upload files from `data/` and `references/sample-outputs/` 4. **Save** and publish (private or shared link). 5. Upload a title commitment to your Custom GPT and it will follow the skill workflow. #### Option B: ChatGPT Projects 1. Open **ChatGPT** → Create a new **Project**. 2. In **Project Instructions**, paste the contents of `SKILL.md`. 3. Upload reference files to the **Project Files** section. 4. All conversations within the project will have access to the skill. --- ### Google Gemini Gemini can use skill files through Google AI Studio or Gems. #### Option A: Google AI Studio 1. Go to **[aistudio.google.com](https://aistudio.google.com)**. 2. Create a new **Structured Prompt** or **Chat Prompt**. 3. In the **System Instructions** field, paste the full contents of `SKILL.md`. 4. Upload reference files as context documents. 5. Start your analysis conversation. #### Option B: Gemini Gems 1. Open **Gemini** → **Gem Manager** → **New Gem**. 2. **Name:** TX Title Examiner 3. In the **Instructions** field, paste the contents of `SKILL.md`. 4. You can reference key portions of the supporting files in the instructions as well, or instruct the Gem to ask for documents to be uploaded during conversation. 5. **Save** and use the Gem for title analysis conversations. > **Note:** Gemini's file upload limits may require you to consolidate some reference files. If so, combine the `tx-*.md` files into a single reference document. --- ## Quick Start Once installed on any platform, try these prompts: - *"Analyze this title commitment for [property address]. Identify all Schedule B exceptions and classify by risk level."* - *"Review the chain of title and flag any gaps, breaks, or name discrepancies."* - *"Generate a DRAFT title opinion letter for this residential transaction."* - *"Create a requirements checklist prioritized for closing."* - *"Analyze the mineral reservation in Exception #7 and recommend cure steps."* - *"This is a commercial transaction — run the full commercial workflow including environmental and survey analysis."* - *"The property has a manufactured home — check SOL status and TDHCA conversion requirements."* --- ## Customizing the Skill This skill is a **living document** — it's designed to evolve with your practice. **Common customizations:** - **Opinion letter format:** Edit `references/tx-opinion-template.md` to match your firm's letterhead and style. - **Quality standards:** Adjust `references/tx-quality-checklist.md` to add your firm's specific review criteria. - **New reference areas:** Add new `references/tx-*.md` files for additional specialty areas (e.g., `tx-easements.md`, `tx-hoa-detailed.md`). - **Decision logic:** Update the IF/THEN rules in `SKILL.md` to reflect your professional judgment on edge cases. - **Data schema:** Modify `data/title-analysis-schema.json` to match your firm's data capture requirements. Every edit you make trains the AI to work more like *you*. --- ## Important Disclaimer All outputs generated by this skill are **DRAFT** documents intended for attorney review. AI-assisted analysis does not replace professional judgment. The attorney remains responsible for: - Verifying all citations and legal standards - Confirming factual accuracy against source documents - Exercising independent professional judgment on all recommendations - Final sign-off on any opinion letters or client-facing deliverables --- ## License This skill file is shared for educational and professional use. Adapt it to your jurisdiction, practice area, and professional standards. Built with the [Legal Skill File Framework](https://github.com) for AI-assisted legal analysis.