What Do I Need to Sign My Healthcare Proxy in Texas?

In Texas, notarization can serve as an alternative to witnesses for a healthcare proxy.Health & Safety Code § 166.154Verified Jul 15, 2026 Either witnesses or notarization satisfies the execution requirements.

Yes. A healthcare proxy can be executed entirely remotely in Texas — the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (Tex. Health & Safety Code §§ 166.154(b), 166.011). No witnesses are needed in the session.Health & Safety Code § 166.154Verified Jul 15, 2026

To execute a healthcare proxy in Texas: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Sign remotely in a live video session with an online notary

Yes. Texas has an explicit reciprocity statuteTex. Health & Safety Code § 166.005Verified Jul 15, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Texas if it was valid where signed. Texas has not adopted UHCDA. Per Health & Safety Code § 166.005, an advance directive validly executed in another state shall be given the same effect as one validly executed under Texas law. The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.