Texas Advance Directive
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In Texas, sign your Directive to Physicians and either have it notarized OR signed by two qualified witnesses.
Living will requirements in Texas
Texas calls its living will a 'Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates,' created under the Texas Advance Directives Act. It lets you state whether you want life-sustaining treatment in a terminal or irreversible condition.
Texas gives you a choice of signing methods: notarization OR two qualified witnesses. At least one witness must meet strict independence requirements (not related, not a beneficiary, not your physician or agent).
Keep signed copies with your physician and family, and consider pairing the directive with a Medical Power of Attorney that names an agent.
Reference: Texas Health & Safety Code §166.033. This is general educational information, not legal advice — confirm current Texas requirements before signing.
Who cannot witness in Texas
- One witness must not be related to you by blood or marriage, not entitled to any part of your estate, not your attending physician, and not your health care agent.
- The second witness has fewer restrictions but should still be a competent adult.
How to create your Texas living will
- 1. Open the iRunDocs living will generator with Texas selected as your governing state.
- 2. Enter your details and treatment preferences using the guided questions.
- 3. Review the PDF preview, then download your document.
- 4. Sign it following Texas's requirements above, and give copies to your agent, doctor, and family.
Frequently asked questions
What is a living will called in Texas?
In Texas it is a 'Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates,' created under the Texas Advance Directives Act (Health & Safety Code §166.033).
Does a Texas directive to physicians need witnesses or a notary?
Either. You can sign in front of a notary or in front of two qualified witnesses. One witness must meet strict independence requirements.
Who cannot be a witness in Texas?
The first witness cannot be related to you, entitled to your estate, your attending physician, or your health care agent.
Living will requirements in other states
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