College Readiness Legal Kit (Texas)
What this kit is. Fillable templates and worksheets for a student heading to college in Texas. It includes the official State of Texas medical power of attorney and directive to physicians (both version 05-2024), unchanged. Sign the official forms, not the worksheets that accompany them. The school’s own FERPA release and health forms come first. A person under 18 generally cannot validly sign the adult documents in this kit; the kit includes a consent form for a student who is still a minor. Check the issuing agency’s website for newer versions before you sign.
Not medical advice. Questions about treatment, medication and health records belong with the student’s health care providers.
When to see a Texas attorney. The student is under 18 or about to turn 18; the family is blended or the parents disagree; the student has a medical condition, a disability, or a trust or account that may be affected; the student will study outside Texas or abroad; or you are unsure which powers to grant and to whom.
Not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.