Texas HB4202 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to specify acceptable forms of identification for acknowledging a written instrument.

Texas HB4202 modifies the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to clarify the acceptable forms of identification for acknowledging a written instrument. An officer may not accept an acknowledgment unless they have satisfactory evidence of the person's identity. Acceptable forms of identification include the oath of a credible witness who is personally known to the officer or provides a current identification card with a photograph and signature, a current identification card with a photograph and signature, or a current passport for residential real estate transactions.

Texas HB4202 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to specify acceptable forms of identification for acknowledging a written instrument.

Texas HB4202 modifies the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to clarify the acceptable forms of identification for acknowledging a written instrument. An officer may not accept an acknowledgment unless they have satisfactory evidence of the person's identity. Acceptable forms of identification include the oath of a credible witness who is personally known to the officer or provides a current identification card with a photograph and signature, a current identification card with a photograph and signature, or a current passport for residential real estate transactions.