It is no longer necessary for affidavits, sworn inventories and attorney's verifications to be sworn to before a Notary Public.  The following statute was effective on September 1, 2011: Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code.  Sec. 132.001.  UNSWORN DECLARATION. (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), an unsworn declaration may be used in lieu of a written sworn declaration, verification, certification, oath, or affidavit required by statute or required by a rule, order, or requirement adopted as provided by law. (b)  This section does not apply to an oath of office or an oath required to be taken before a specified official other than a notary public. (c)  An unsworn declaration made under this section must be: (1)  in writing; and (2)  subscribed by the person making the declaration as true under penalty of perjury. (d)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), an unsworn declaration made under this section must include a jurat in substantially the following ... Read More >