Sec. 751.051. EFFECT OF ACTS PERFORMED BY AGENT. An act performed by an agent under a durable power of attorney has the same effect and inures to the benefit of and binds the principal and the principal's successors in interest as if the principal had performed the act.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (H.B. 1974), Sec. 4, 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 B. Effect of Certain Acts on Exercise of Durable Power of Attorney
Section 751.051. Effect of Acts Performed by Agent
Section 751.052. Relation of Attorney in Fact or Agent to Court-Appointed Guardian of Estate
Section 751.054. Knowledge of Termination of Power; Good-Faith Acts