E-signature law
Electronic Signature Laws in Texas
Yes. Texas UETA makes electronic signatures legally valid for most commercial and consumer transactions.
Last verified July 1, 2026
Governing law
Texas Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §§322.001–322.021
Enacted: 2001
Key sections
- §322.007 (legal effect)
- §322.003 (scope)
- §322.009 (attribution)
Texas adopted the model UETA with minor modifications. The Texas real estate market is large, and electronic signatures are widely used for residential and commercial transactions in Texas. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) has long recognized electronic signatures on its standard forms.
Texas's statute works alongside the federal ESIGN Act. See ESIGN Act vs UETA: which law applies for how the two interact.
What the law requires
- Intent to sign. The signature must be executed or adopted with intent to sign the record
- Consent. The parties must have agreed to conduct the transaction by electronic means
- Attribution. The signature must be attributable to the person
- Integrity. The record must be capable of accurate reproduction
Documents that may still require a wet signature
This list is not exhaustive. When in doubt, consult a licensed attorney in the jurisdiction.
- Wills, codicils, and testamentary trusts
- Adoption and divorce documents and other family law matters
- Court orders, notices, and other court documents
- Notices of default, foreclosure, and related documents under specific statutes
- Documents governed by UCC Articles 3, 4, 4A, 5, 8, and 9 (with some exceptions)
How WoltSign addresses these requirements
WoltSign captures the elements that most e-signature laws require for enforceability: the signer's intent to sign (shown by their action of typing or drawing a signature), their consent to conduct the transaction electronically (captured at the start of each signing session), attribution (the email address and IP address associated with each signature event), and an unaltered record of the signed document with a tamper-evident audit trail.
WoltSign is designed to support the general requirements of ESIGN and UETA. Whether a specific signing session produces an enforceable signature depends on the facts of that transaction, the document type, and the applicable law. No e-signature tool can guarantee a legal outcome.
Read more in what makes an e-signature legally binding and on the e-signatures product page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions teams ask most often about this topic.
Are electronic signatures valid in Texas?
Yes. Texas adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act in 2001. Electronic signatures are legally valid in Texas for most commercial and consumer transactions. The Texas Real Estate Commission has recognized electronic signatures on standard forms for many years.
Can I sign a real estate contract electronically in Texas?
Yes, for most residential and commercial real estate contracts. TREC standard forms support electronic signatures. Deeds transferring real property title may have additional recording requirements. Confirm with a Texas real estate attorney for your specific transaction.
What counts as an electronic signature in Texas?
Under Texas UETA, an electronic signature is an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record. This includes typed names, drawn signatures, and digitally captured signatures, all of which WoltSign supports.
Do I need to keep records of how an e-signature was obtained in Texas?
Texas UETA requires that the record be capable of being retained and accurately reproduced. A complete audit trail supports this requirement. WoltSign produces a certificate of completion with all signing events, timestamps, and document hash.
Start sending documents for signature
WoltSign captures consent, intent, attribution, and a tamper-evident audit trail for every signing session.