- Laws – § 166.031 – 166.053
- Signing Requirements – Two witnesses or notary[1]
- Statutory Form – § 166.033
A Texas living will gives a person’s instructions regarding life-sustaining care to health care professionals. It is consulted if a person is incapacitated and in terminal condition to determine whether they wish to have their life prolonged or to allow a natural death. This document is also known as a Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates, and is governed by state statutes.
A Texas living will gives a person’s instructions regarding life-sustaining care to health care professionals. It is consulted if a person is incapacitated and in terminal condition to determine whether they wish to have their life prolonged or to allow a natural death. This document is also known as a Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates, and is governed by state statutes.