Tex. Gov't Code § 406.016

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 406.016 - Authority

(a) A notary public has the same authority as the county clerk to:

(1) take acknowledgments or proofs of written instruments;

(2) protest instruments permitted by law to be protested;

(3) administer oaths;

(4) take depositions as provided by Section 20.001, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; and

(5) certify copies of documents not recordable in the public records.

(b) A notary public shall sign an instrument in Subsection (a) in the name under which the notary public is commissioned.

(c) A notary public may not issue an identification card.

(d) A notary public not licensed to practice law in this state may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 406.016

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 861,Sec. 10.009, eff. 9/1/2023.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.