Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code Section 3.001
Formation and Existence of Filing Entities

(a)

Subject to the other provisions of this code, to form a filing entity, a certificate of formation complying with Sections 3.003 (Duration), 3.004 (Organizers), and 3.005 (Certificate of Formation) must be filed in accordance with Chapter 4 (Partnerships).

(b)

The filing of a certificate of formation described by Subsection (a) may be included in a filing under Chapter 10 (Mergers, Interest Exchanges, Conversions, and Sales of Assets).

(c)

The existence of a filing entity commences when the filing of the certificate of formation takes effect as provided by Chapter 4 (Partnerships).

(d)

Except in a proceeding by the state to terminate the existence of a filing entity, an acknowledgment of the filing of a certificate of formation issued by the filing officer is conclusive evidence of:

(1)

the formation and existence of the filing entity;

(2)

the satisfaction of all conditions precedent to the formation of the filing entity; and

(3)

the authority of the filing entity to transact business in this state.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.

Source: Section 3.001 — Formation and Existence of Filing Entities, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/BO/htm/BO.­3.­htm#3.­001 (accessed May 26, 2025).

3.001
Formation and Existence of Filing Entities 3.002
Formation and Existence of Nonfiling Entities 3.003
Duration 3.004
Organizers 3.005
Certificate of Formation 3.006
Filings in Case of Merger or Conversion 3.007
Supplemental Provisions Required in Certificate of Formation of For-profit or Professional Corporation 3.008
Supplemental Provisions Required in Certificate of Formation of Close Corporation 3.009
Supplemental Provisions Required in Certificate of Formation of Nonprofit Corporation 3.010
Supplemental Provisions Required in Certificate of Formation of Limited Liability Company 3.011
Supplemental Provisions Regarding Certificate of Formation of Limited Partnership 3.012
Supplemental Provisions Required in Certificate of Formation of Real Estate Investment Trust 3.013
Supplemental Provisions Required in Certificate of Formation of Cooperative Association 3.014
Supplemental Provisions Required in Certificate of Formation of Professional Entity 3.015
Supplemental Provisions Required in Certificate of Formation of Professional Association 3.051
Right to Amend Certificate of Formation 3.052
Procedures to Amend Certificate of Formation 3.053
Certificate of Amendment 3.054
Execution of Certificate of Amendment of For-profit Corporation 3.055
Supplemental Provisions for Certificate of Amendment of Real Estate Investment Trust 3.056
Effect of Filing of Certificate of Amendment 3.057
Right to Restate Certificate of Formation 3.058
Procedures to Restate Certificate of Formation 3.059
Restated Certificate of Formation 3.060
Supplemental Provisions for Restated Certificate of Formation for For-profit Corporation or Professional Corporation 3.061
Supplemental Provisions for Restated Certificate of Formation for Nonprofit Corporation 3.062
Supplemental Provisions for Restated Certificate of Formation for Real Estate Investment Trust 3.063
Effect of Filing of Restated Certificate of Formation 3.101
Governing Authority 3.102
Rights of Governing Persons in Certain Cases 3.103
Officers 3.104
Removal of Officers 3.105
Rights of Officers in Certain Cases 3.151
Books and Records for All Filing Entities 3.152
Governing Person’s Right of Inspection 3.153
Right of Examination by Owner or Member 3.201
Certificated or Uncertificated Ownership Interest 3.202
Form and Validity of Certificates 3.203
Signature Requirement 3.204
Delivery Requirement 3.205
Notice for Uncertificated Ownership Interest 3.251
Definitions 3.252
Provisions in Governing Documents 3.255
Effect of Emergency Action 3.0611
Supplemental Provisions for Restated Certificate of Formation for Limited Liability Company 3.2535
Actions During Emergency Period
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