A Texas medical power of attorney lets you grant someone you trust the power to make health-related decisions for you. This person, known as your agent, can only make medical decisions for you after your doctor decides you’re too sick to do so yourself. You can leave detailed instructions so the agent makes decisions that align with your values and preferences.
Laws
- Statute: Title 2, Chapter 166 (Advance Directives)
- Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public (§ 166.154).
- The witnesses must not be the agent, the attending physician, or an employee of the attending physician.
- Revocation: A person can cancel their medical POA at any time, no matter their mental state. They can destroy the document, sign and date a written cancellation statement, or orally state their intent to cancel. No one is responsible for not adhering to a cancellation if they don’t know about it. (§ 166.042).
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