Sec. 751.034. INCORPORATION OF AUTHORITY. (a) An agent has authority described in this chapter if the durable power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in Chapter 752 or cites the section in which the authority is described.
(b) A reference in a durable power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in Chapter 752 or a citation to one of those sections incorporates the entire section as if the section were set out in its entirety in the power of attorney.
(c) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (H.B. 1974), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle P - Durable Powers of Attorney
Chapter 751 - General Provisions Regarding Durable Powers of Attorney
Subchapter A. -2. Authority of Agent Under Durable Power of Attorney
Section 751.031. Grants of Authority in General and Certain Limitations
Section 751.032. Gift Authority
Section 751.033. Authority to Create or Change Certain Beneficiary Designations