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Advance Directives Recognized in Texas
The four types of advance directives recognized in Texas are:

• Medical Power of Attorney (formerly known as Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care)
• Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates (commonly referred to as a Living Will)
• Out-of-Hospital Do-Not Resuscitate Order
• Declaration for Mental Health Treatment

You are not required to complete these documents, should you choose not to do so. They are not required for buying health insurance or receiving medical care at a hospital, nursing home or home health care agency. Please consult your legal professional or health care provider if you have additional questions about any of the information provided.

This information is provided to comply with the State Advance Directives Act and the Federal Patient Self-Determination Act. Complaints concerning failure by a hospital, nursing home or home health agency to follow federal and state advance directive requirements may be filed with the Texas Department of Health, Health Facility Compliance Division, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756 (1-800-228-1570). You are not required to complete these forms as part of patient registration in a hospital, nursing home or home health care agency, or at any time in the future should you choose not to do so.

Sources:
Texas Health Resources