Where Do I File a Power of Attorney in Texas? Most powers of attorney do not need to be filed with a court. However, suppose a power of attorney is used for a real estate transaction that generally must be recorded. In that case, the power of attorney must also be filed with the county clerk.Feb 1, 2022
Powers of attorney concerning real property must be acknowledged (notarized). There is no statutory requirement that the power of attorney be recorded with the County Recorder in the county where the real property is located.
Are there any decisions I could not give an attorney power to decide? You cannot give an attorney the power to: act in a way or make a decision that you cannot normally do yourself – for example, anything outside the law. consent to a deprivation of liberty being imposed on you, without a court order.
A general or limited POA must be signed by the principal and two witnesses or a notary. If the POA gives your agent the right to handle real estate transactions, the document must be notarized so that it can be recorded with your county. The agent listed in the POA cannot be a witness to the document.