Section 33.7 - Acceptable Signatures(a) A person who has legal capacity but is physically unable to sign or make a mark may be assisted by a disinterested witness. For forms which require notarization, the notary attesting to the signature should make a statement on the document that assistance was requested and should include the name of the person assisting or signing the document. If no notary attestation is required on the form, a disinterested witness to the signing should make a statement on the document that assistance was requested, include the name of the person assisting, and sign the statement.(b) A notary may sign the name of a person who has legal capacity but is physically unable to sign or make a mark if directed to do so by the individual, in the presence of a disinterested witness. The notary who signs the document should make a statement on the document that assistance was requested and that the signature was affixed by the notary in the presence of a disinterested witness whose name should be provided.34 Tex. Admin. Code § 33.7
The provisions of this §33.7 adopted to be effective March 12, 2003, 28 TexReg 2110