Supported Decision-Making Agreement
Texas · TexasLawHelp.org
This form is an agreement for an adult with a disability to name a supporter who will help them make life decisions. The supporter can help gather information or understand options, but they cannot make decisions for the adult.
The court describes it as: For adults with disabilities to choose a supporter to help them make certain decisions.
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This form is used when an adult with a disability wants to legally designate someone to help them make decisions about things like where they live, their medical care, or their finances.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The adult with the disability makes this agreement, and they designate the supporter who will help them.
- What does the supporter do?
- The supporter can help the adult get information or understand choices, but the form states the supporter is not allowed to make decisions for the adult.
- Does this agreement need witnesses or a notary?
- The agreement must be signed by the adult with the disability and the supporter in front of two or more witnesses or a notary public.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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