What is a Texas medical power of attorney and should I have one?
A. It is very important to have a medical power of attorney, which allows your agent to make decisions with respect to your medical care in the event that you are physically or mentally unable to do so. Texas statutory law provides the medical power of attorney form. This statute also provides that if you do not execute a directive to physician (also known as a “living will” see FAQ regarding living will), your agent under a medical power of attorney has life sustaining treatment authority.
