Texas Authorization Agreement for Non-parent Adult Caregiver

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Updated June 09, 2025

A Texas authorization agreement for non-parent adult caregiver is a legal document that allows parents or legal guardians the ability to authorize another adult to care for their children in their absence. In Texas, this type of authorization agreement is used instead of a power of attorney.

Where does the child currently reside?

This is important for State laws.

Which COUNTY does the child currently reside?

County

Which PARISH does the child currently reside?

Parish

A parent may not use this form to delegate parental powers regarding a child who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under s. 48.13, 48.14, 938.12, 938.13, or 938.14, Wis. Stats.

I understand.

Tennessee. For delegations of parental authority in Tennessee, use of a state-supplied form is required. The form may be downloaded at:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/legal/legal_poa_minor_child_form.pdf

(1) If a child has another living parent whose whereabouts are known and who is willing and able to provide care and custody for the child, a parent may not leave the child with another person unless the other parent consents to the appointment in writing. (2) You may not appoint a temporary agent if your parental rights have been terminated or you have signed a voluntary surrender.

I understand.

A power of attorney is not a valid means of delegating childcare authority in the state of Maryland. Please contact the clerk of your county court for information about temporary guardianship.

I understand.

Laws

Maximum Term: 6 months. This automatically renews unless otherwise terminated in the agreement or by a court.^[1]
Signing Requirements: Must be signed and sworn to before a notary public by the parent and the adult caregiver.^[2]

Sample

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Sources

Texas Authorization Agreement for Non-parent Adult Caregiver