The DBA is providing these free, downloadable forms with video instructions that may be especially useful to first responders. If you need assistance with these forms, you can call the DBA's hotline Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 AM and 7-9 PM at 1-888-909-7654. Enter Participant Passcode: 827261#.
- Medical power of attorney
- Directive to physicians/living will
- HIPAA Authorization for release of protected health information
- Statutory durable power of attorney
- Declaration of guardian if later need arises
- Declaration of guardian for children
- Handwritten (holographic) will instructions

This FEMA FAQ answers questions about who is eligible for assistance, how to apply, how funds are received, and more.

This subchapter details what is required for will formation in Texas, including holographic wills.

Texas attorney Jack Fan has provided this handy video that explains how to write your own holographic will.

This attorney's blog post discusses issues that may arise when attempting to finalize a will during the COVID-19 outbreak.

This blog post from an attorney describes how legally electronically sign documents while social distancing.

This subchapter sets out the requirements for a valid online notary public.

The Governor of Texas has temporarily "suspended certain statutes concerning appearance before a notary public to execute a self-proved will, a durable power of attorney, a medical power of attorney, a directive to physician, or an oath of an executor, administrator, or guardian." This suspension will remain in effect until it is terminated by the Governor or until the March 13, 2020 state-wide disaster declaration is terminated.

This FAQ describes remote notarization services in Texas.

This handy blog post from the Harris County Law Library explains Texas's laws on getting documents notarized online.