We want to inform you that Governor Abbott today issued a press release regarding an Order temporarily suspending the requirements of Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 121.006(c)(1), which contemplates that a notary witness a wet-signed document in person. This order of the governor is attached and should provide greater flexibility for the notarization of documents in Texas in light of Covid 19 and the response to the pandemic.
Full Memo:
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Temporary Order Issued by Texas Governor Abbott: