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Texas Power of Attorney PDF

Q: When did Texas adopt the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?

Texas adopted the UPOAA effective January 1, 2018. This updated Texas POA law to be more consistent with other states that have adopted the UPOAA, making it easier to use Texas POAs in other jurisdictions.

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Texas at a glance: Governing Law: Tex. Est. Code §§ 751-752 · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not required (but recommended)

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Overview

Powers of Attorney in Texas

Texas Power of Attorney law is governed by the Texas Estates Code, Chapter 751 (Durable Power of Attorney Act). Texas adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) effective January 1, 2018, bringing Texas in line with many other states.

Texas requires a durable POA to be signed before a notary public. The agent cannot create a new POA on behalf of the principal unless the instrument expressly grants this power.

Key Facts

Texas Power of Attorney — Quick Reference

Requirement	Texas Rule
Governing Law	Tex. Est. Code §§ 751-752
Notarization	Required
Witnesses	Not required (but recommended)
Statutory Form	Yes — Tex. Est. Code § 752.051
UPOAA Adopted	Yes — effective January 1, 2018
Medical POA	Separate Medical Power of Attorney required

Legal Requirements

Texas Legal Requirements

Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
Witnesses are not required but are strongly recommended.
Must include durability language to survive incapacity.
Agent is a fiduciary and must act in the principal's best interest.
A separate Medical Power of Attorney is needed for healthcare decisions (Tex. Health & Safety Code § 166.151).

Governing Laws

Texas Governing Laws

Tex. Est. Code § 751.001

Durable Power of Attorney Act

Governs the creation, effect, and termination of durable powers of attorney in Texas.

Tex. Est. Code § 752.051

Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Form

Texas's statutory form for a durable power of attorney, providing broad financial powers.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Texas legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Texas Power of Attorney — Frequently Asked Questions

Does Texas require witnesses for a Power of Attorney?

No. Texas does not require witnesses for a financial POA — only notarization is required. However, having witnesses is strongly recommended as additional evidence of the principal's intent and capacity.

When did Texas adopt the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?

Texas adopted the UPOAA effective January 1, 2018. This updated Texas POA law to be more consistent with other states that have adopted the UPOAA, making it easier to use Texas POAs in other jurisdictions.

Can a Texas agent give themselves gifts from the principal's assets?

Not without explicit authority. An agent cannot give themselves gifts or transfer assets to themselves unless the POA expressly authorizes this specific power. Self-dealing without authorization can result in legal liability.