Texas General Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants an individual (the “principal”) the authority to designate another individual (the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to take action on their behalf. The agent will be able to make financial, legal and other decisions on the principal’s behalf as authorized by the power of attorney. The most common types of Texas General Power of Attorney include a Durable Power of Attorney, a Medical Power of Attorney, and a Special Power of Attorney. A Durable Power of Attorney remains in effect even if the principal becomes disabled or incapacitated, and it can take effect immediately or upon the occurrence of a specific event, as specified in the document. A Medical Power of Attorney grants the agent the authority to make medical decisions on the principal’s behalf if they are unable to do so themselves. A Special Power of Attorney grants the agent the authority to take specific actions as determined by the principal, such as dealing with a specific financial transaction or entering into a contract. All Texas General Power of Attorney documents require signatures from at least two witnesses and must be notarized to be valid.