Texas · PDF
Texas Medical Power of Attorney Form
The attending physician must certify incompetence in writing and place the certification in the medical record before the agent exercises authority.
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Texas · DOCX
Texas Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Form
Immediate or upon incapacity, according to the document
Sources checked: 2026-11-13. General information, not individual legal advice.
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| Purpose | Form and guide | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and property matters | Texas Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Form | Word document (.docx) |
| Health care decisions | Texas Medical Power of Attorney Form | Publisher PDF · read complete instructions |
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Financial and property matters: Acknowledgment before a notary or other authorized officer.
Health care decisions: Notarial acknowledgment OR two qualifying adult witnesses.
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- Texas Health and Human Services: source and instructions (opens in a new tab)
- Texas Estates Code Chapter 752, including §752.051 (opens in a new tab)
- Texas Estates Code Chapter 751 (opens in a new tab)
- Texas State Law Library — durable powers of attorney (opens in a new tab)
- Official form file inspected (opens in a new tab)
- Texas Health and Human Services: source and instructions (opens in a new tab)
- Texas State Law Library — medical powers of attorney (opens in a new tab)
- Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 166 (opens in a new tab)
- Official form file inspected (opens in a new tab)
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