Power of Attorney · Texas
Texas Power of Attorney Forms (2026)
In Texas, a financial power of attorney is signed this way: A durable power of attorney must be acknowledged before a notary. No witnesses required. Durable by default? Only if it says it is not affected by later disability or incapacity (Estates Code §751.0021).
Choose the type of power of attorney
- General POABroad financial authority that ends if you become incapacitated.
- Durable POAFinancial authority that continues if you become incapacitated.
- Medical POANames someone to make health care decisions for you.
- Limited POAAuthority for one specific matter, with an end date.
- Minor child POALets a caregiver act for your child while you can't.
Texas financial power of attorney: key facts
- Official form
- Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Estates Code §752.051 (financial matters only).
- Durable by default?
- Only if it says it is not affected by later disability or incapacity (Estates Code §751.0021).
- Notary and witnesses
- A durable power of attorney must be acknowledged before a notary. No witnesses required.
- Good to know
- To let your agent sign home equity loan documents, sign at the office of the lender, an attorney or a title company.
Official sources: Texas Estates Code ch. 752 (statutory form) · Texas Estates Code ch. 751 · Last reviewed: October 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Texas?
- A durable power of attorney must be acknowledged before a notary. No witnesses required.
- Is a power of attorney durable in Texas?
- Only if it says it is not affected by later disability or incapacity (Estates Code §751.0021).
- Does Texas have an official power of attorney form?
- Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Estates Code §752.051 (financial matters only).
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