A notary acknowledgement in Texas is a process where a notary public (a government-appointed official) confirms that the signature on a legal document is real and was signed voluntarily by the person whose name appears on the document. The notary does this by checking the person's identification, watching them sign the document, and putting a special stamp or seal on the document. This process is often required for important legal documents like property deeds or wills to make sure that the signatures are genuine and can be trusted.