Living Wills and Advance Directives in Texas
How to make a valid living will (advance directive) and medical power of attorney in Texas, with the official form.
Short answer: Texas's living will is the 'Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates,' with a statutory form. Tex. Health & Safety Code §§ 166.032, 166.033
| Living will / advance directive | Texas's living will is the 'Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates,' with a statutory form. It must be signed in the presence of two qualified witnesses who also sign (at least one of whom must meet additional qualification rules), or signed and acknowledged before a notary instead of witnesses. |
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| Medical power of attorney | Texas uses a Medical Power of Attorney, which must be in substantially the statutory form. It must be signed in the presence of two qualified witnesses who also sign, or signed and acknowledged before a notary instead of witnesses. |
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FAQ
How do I make a living will in Texas?
Texas's living will is the 'Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates,' with a statutory form. It must be signed in the presence of two qualified witnesses who also sign (at least one of whom must meet additional qualification rules), or signed and acknowledged before a notary instead of witnesses.
How do I make a medical power of attorney in Texas?
Texas uses a Medical Power of Attorney, which must be in substantially the statutory form. It must be signed in the presence of two qualified witnesses who also sign, or signed and acknowledged before a notary instead of witnesses.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.