Power of Attorney Requirements in Texas
Texas requires a durable power of attorney to be signed and acknowledged before a notary or other officer, with no witnesses required.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Texas at a glance
- Notarization
- Required
- Witnesses
- None
- Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Adopted (2017)
The rules in Texas
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Texas?
Texas requires a power of attorney to be acknowledged before a notary.
How many witnesses does a power of attorney need in Texas?
None. Texas does not require witnesses for a power of attorney, but it does require notarization.
Has Texas adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
Yes. The Uniform Law Commission lists the enactment in 2017.
Where do the Texas rules for powers of attorney come from?
They come from Tex. Est. Code 751.0021 and Uniform Law Commission, Power of Attorney Act enactment history. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Texas compares
Texas is one of 24 jurisdictions that require notarization.
What this means in practice
Even where notarization is optional, banks, brokers and title companies often ask for a notarized power of attorney before they act on it. Notarizing is usually the safer choice.
Choose an agent you trust, name a backup, and give the agent a signed copy. Keep the original in a place your agent can reach.
You can revoke a power of attorney while you have capacity. Tell your agent and anyone who relied on it, in writing.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.