Texas Power of Attorney Form

Authorize someone you trust to act on your behalf. Fill in the details below and download a print-ready PDF. Free, no signup — but read the signing rules below, because a POA usually must be notarized.

Reflects current Texas rules · 2026 Official source linked Free PDF · no signup · nothing uploaded

Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.

Using a power of attorney in Texas

How Texas’s statute treats durability, statutory forms, real estate, and revocation — with the section each rule comes from.

Not a uniform-act state. Texas has its own power of attorney statute rather than the Uniform Power of Attorney Act — expect some differences from other states. — Tex. Estates Code § 751.001 (Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., H.B. 2759, eff. Jan. 1, 2014) — Texas has its own 'Durable Power of Attorney Act' (Subtitle P, Title 2), not the UPOAA by name ↗
Not durable by default. In Texas the document must say expressly that it survives incapacity — this template includes that language. — Tex. Estates Code § 751.0021(a)(3) (added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., H.B. 1974, eff. Sept. 1, 2017) ↗
Statutory form. Texas’s code includes an optional form (Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Tex. Estates Code § 752.051); banks are most familiar with it. — Tex. Estates Code § 752.051 (Acts 2011 H.B. 2759; amended 2013 H.B. 2918, 2017 S.B. 1193, S.B. 39, H.B. 1974, eff. Sept. 1, 2017) ↗
Real estate. Yes: a durable POA used for a real property transaction requiring a recorded instrument (deed, deed of trust, lien, lease memorandum, etc.) must be recorded with the county clerk where the property is located no later than the 30th day after the instrument is filed for recording (§ 751.151). — Tex. Estates Code § 751.151 (Subchapter D) ↗
Agent’s certification. Certification of Durable Power of Attorney by Agent, Tex. Estates Code § 751.203(b) (optional form; may be requested by a person asked to accept the POA) — Tex. Estates Code § 751.203 (added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., H.B. 1974, eff. Sept. 1, 2017) ↗
Revoking it. A durable POA terminates when the principal revokes it (§ 751.131(2)); executing a new POA does not revoke a prior one unless it says so (§ 751.135); the statutory form itself notes 'You may revoke this power of attorney if you later wish to do so'. — Tex. Estates Code §§ 751.131, 751.135 (added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., H.B. 1974, eff. Sept. 1, 2017) ↗

Each point links to the Texas source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

Texas signing rules · as of 2026

Notarization: Required
Witnesses: None required
Official state form: Yes

Source: Tex. Est. Code §751.0021 (form §752.051) · verify ↗. A POA gives real authority over your money — sign it before a notary (and witnesses where required), and take advice for high-value or health-care matters.

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What a Texas power of attorney does

It lets your chosen agent step into your shoes for the tasks you allow — paying bills, managing bank accounts, handling real estate or taxes — which is invaluable if you travel, deploy, or want a plan in case of illness. You stay in control: you decide the powers, whether it’s durable, and you can revoke it anytime.

If your agent will sign a deed for you, the deed itself still has to meet Texas’s rules for signing and recording — the Texas quitclaim deed page lists them, with the statute.

Signing it correctly in Texas

A POA only works if institutions accept it, which is why the signing formalities matter. Get it notarized, add witnesses if Texas requires them, and check whether your state has a statutory form banks prefer. See the current Texas power-of-attorney requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Does a Texas power of attorney have to be notarized?

Yes — in Texas, a financial power of attorney must be notarized to be valid (as of 2026). Source: Tex. Est. Code §751.0021 (form §752.051).

What powers can I give my agent?

You can grant broad authority (banking, real estate, bills, taxes, insurance) or limit it to specific tasks. List exactly what you want your agent to handle in the “powers” field. Some acts (like real estate) may need extra formalities to be recorded in Texas.

Is a power of attorney durable by default in Texas?

No. In Texas the document must state expressly that it survives incapacity — this template includes that language. Source: Tex. Estates Code § 751.0021(a)(3) (added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., H.B. 1974, eff. Sept. 1, 2017).

Does Texas have a statutory power of attorney form?

Yes — Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Tex. Estates Code § 752.051. Banks and agencies are most familiar with it; the template here follows the same structure. Source: Tex. Estates Code § 752.051 (Acts 2011 H.B. 2759; amended 2013 H.B. 2918, 2017 S.B. 1193, S.B. 39, H.B. 1974, eff. Sept. 1, 2017).

How do I revoke a power of attorney in Texas?

A durable POA terminates when the principal revokes it (§ 751.131(2)); executing a new POA does not revoke a prior one unless it says so (§ 751.135); the statutory form itself notes 'You may revoke this power of attorney if you later wish to do so'. Source: Tex. Estates Code §§ 751.131, 751.135 (added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., H.B. 1974, eff. Sept. 1, 2017).

How does Texas compare? See the notary and witness rules in all 50 states, every rule cited to statute.

How Texas compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Texas: Tex. Est. Code §751.0021 (form §752.051) ↗.

Texas is one of 30 of 51 jurisdictions that require notarization (20 recommend (but do not require) notarization; 1 do not require notarization).
Texas is one of 35 of 51 jurisdictions that publish a statutory form in the code (16 have no statutory form).

Witnesses required

Witnesses required: 0, exactly the national median.

This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 40 other states.

Witnesses required in neighboring states — Arkansas (0), Louisiana (0), New Mexico (0), Oklahoma (0). Every neighboring state with a rule matches Texas.

The rest of what Texas requires

The figures below are Texas's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Texas page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026: No statutory limit Tex. Prop. Code §92.103 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026: 30 days after move-out Tex. Prop. Code §92.103 ↗
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026: 30 days Tex. Prop. Code §92.103 ↗
Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026: 3 days to pay or quit Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005; § 91.001 ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026: $20,000 Tex. Gov't Code § 27.031; Tex. R. Civ. P. 500-507 ↗
Where you file · as of 2026: Justice Court (Justice of the Peace Court) · filing fee Set per county: $54 base filing fee under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §118.121, plus service of citation (typically ~$75-$85 per defendant, set locally), so total upfront cost is commonly $130-$160. Confirm with the county's JP precinct clerk. Tex. Gov't Code § 27.031; Tex. R. Civ. P. 500-507 ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026: No statutory limit Texas Statutes ↗
Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026: Not required Texas DMV / DMV.ORG ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026: Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code §§ 101.001(1), 101.052 ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026: County Clerk (Tex. Prop. Code § 12.001(b)(2); recording in the county where the land lies) · no witnesses Tex. Prop. Code § 12.001; § 5.021 (conveyance must be in writing, subscribed and delivered); § 13.006 (quitclaim/BFP rule) ↗

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