Notaries, Mortgages, and the Pandemic

On April 27, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott temporarily suspended section 121.006(c)(1) of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code to allow for appearance before a notary public via video conference to acknowledge real-estate instruments such as mortgages. Download the directive at the link above.

According to the Texas Secretary of State web site, [t]his suspension will remain in effect until the earlier of May 30, 2020, or until the March 13, 2020 disaster declaration is lifted or expires. Documents executed while this suspension is in effect, and in accordance with its terms, will remain valid after the termination of this suspension.