--- title: "Document Updates: Trigger for Witness Signature Lines on Texas Plain Language Security Instruments (Clone)" description: Join the First American network of trusted title agents with comprehensive tools and resources. --- - Solutions - [Overview](https://docutech.com/solutions/) - [Document Solutions](https://docutech.com/solutions/document-solutions) - [eClosing](https://docutech.com/solutions/eclosing/) - [Document Generation](https://docutech.com/solutions/document-generation) - [Fulfillment](https://docutech.com/solutions/solutions-fulfillment) - Resources - [Overview](https://docutech.com/resources/) - [Solution Briefs](https://docutech.com/resources/solution-briefs) - [Request a Demo](https://docutech.com/docutech-request-a-demo) - [Compliance](https://docutech.com/resources/compliance) - [Blog](https://blog.docutech.com) - Partners - [Overview](https://docutech.com/partners/) - About Us - [Overview](https://docutech.com/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://docutech.com/about-us/contact-us) - Let's Talk - Solutions - [Overview](https://www.docutech.com/solutions?hsLang=en) - [Document Solutions](https://www.docutech.com/solutions/document-solutions?hsLang=en) - [eClosing](https://www.docutech.com/solutions/eclosing?hsLang=en) - [Document Generation](https://www.docutech.com/solutions/document-generation?hsLang=en) - [Fulfillment](https://www.docutech.com/solutions/solutions-fulfillment?hsLang=en) - Resources - [Overview](https://www.docutech.com/resources?hsLang=en) - [Solution Briefs](https://www.docutech.com/resources/solution-briefs?hsLang=en) - [Request a Demo](https://www.docutech.com/docutech-request-a-demo?hsLang=en) - [Compliance](https://www.docutech.com/resources/compliance?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://blog.docutech.com/) - Partners - [Overview](https://www.docutech.com/partners?hsLang=en) - About Us - [Overview](https://www.docutech.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.docutech.com/about-us/contact-us?hsLang=en) # Document Updates: Trigger for Witness Signature Lines on Texas Plain Language Security Instruments (Clone) Sep 12, 2025 Topics: [Document Updates](https://compliance.docutech.com/tag/document-updates) Per 7 TAC § 90.403(b)(23), 7 TAC § 90.503(b)(23), 7 TAC § 90.603(c)(27) and 7 TAC § 90.603(e)(28), witness signatures are optional on Texas Plain Language Security Instruments. Additionally, Fannie Mae’s Instructions for the Texas Deed of Trust and the Texas Home Equity Security Instrument permit the removal of witness signature lines when the document is notarized. To support this flexibility, Docutech has updated the following documents: - Cx9421 TX Home Equity Plain Language Closed End 2nd Security Instrument - Cx9423 TX Plain Language 2nd Purchase Money Closed End Security Instrument - Cx19173 TX Plain Language 2nd Home Improvement Deed of Trust These documents have been enhanced to allow for the suppression of witness lines by setting “Print Witness Lines on Security Instrument” (FI 95509) to “No”. These changes are available for testing on Stage & Stage 2 servers and will take effect on September 17, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Client Support at 1.800.497.3584. *COM-6501 DR-193518* ###### The preceding is for informational purposes only and is not and may not be construed as legal advice. 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