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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Unless the instrument creating the power specifically provides to the contrary, a donee may at any time:
(1) completely release the power;
(2) release the power as to any property subject to the power;
(3) release the power as to a person in whose favor a power may be exercised; or
(4) limit in any respect the extent to which the power may be exercised.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Property Code - PROP § 181.051. Authority of Donee to Release Power - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/property-code/prop-sect-181-051/
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