Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code Section 5.200
Definitions


In this subchapter:

(1)

“Registered agent filing” means:

(A)

the certificate of formation or similar organizational document of a domestic represented entity;

(B)

the application for registration of a foreign represented entity;

(C)

an appointment of agent by an unincorporated nonprofit association under Section 252.011 (Appointment of Agent to Receive Service of Process);

(D)

an appointment of agent by a Texas financial institution under Section 201.103 (Appointment of Agent to Receive Service of Process), Finance Code;

(E)

an appointment of agent by a defense base development authority under Section 379B.004 (Powers and Duties of Authority)(b), Local Government Code;

(F)

a statement by a represented entity to change the entity’s registered agent, registered office, or both;

(G)

a certificate of merger or certificate of conversion;

(H)

a certificate of amendment to the certificate of formation or similar organizational document or the registration of a represented entity;

(I)

a restated certificate of formation or similar organizational document of a represented entity;

(J)

any other instrument that is required or permitted by law to be filed by a represented entity that effects a change or correction to the instruments listed in Paragraphs (A)-(I); and

(K)

a certificate of reinstatement filed under Chapter 9 (Foreign Entities) or 11 (Winding up and Termination of Domestic Entity).

(2)

“Represented domestic entity” means:

(A)

a filing entity;

(B)

an unincorporated nonprofit association for which an appointment of agent has been filed;

(C)

a Texas financial institution for which an appointment of agent has been filed;

(D)

a defense base development authority for which an appointment of agent has been filed; or

(E)

any corporation, association, or other organization incorporated or organized under any special statute of this state, that is governed wholly or partly by this code, or to which the general corporate laws are applicable.

(3)

“Represented entity” means a represented domestic entity or represented foreign entity.

(4)

“Represented foreign entity” means:

(A)

a foreign filing entity for which a registration has been filed;

(B)

a foreign limited liability partnership for which a registration has been filed;

(C)

a foreign financial institution for which a registration has been filed; or

(D)

any corporation, association, or other organization incorporated or organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than this state that is granted authority to conduct its affairs in this state under any special statute of this state, that is governed wholly or partly by this code, or to which the general corporate laws are applicable.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1123 (H.B. 1787), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2010.

Source: Section 5.200 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/BO/htm/BO.­5.­htm#5.­200 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

5.001
Effect on Rights Under Other Law
5.002
Evidence of Established Right to Indistinguishable Name
5.051
Assumed Name
5.052
Unauthorized Purpose in Name Prohibited
5.053
Distinguishable Names Required
5.054
Name of Corporation, Foreign Corporation, Professional Corporation, or Foreign Professional Corporation
5.055
Name of Limited Partnership or Foreign Limited Partnership
5.056
Name of Limited Liability Company or Foreign Limited Liability Company
5.057
Name of Cooperative Association or Foreign Cooperative Association
5.058
Name of Professional Association or Foreign Professional Association
5.059
Name of Professional Limited Liability Company or Foreign Professional Limited Liability Company
5.060
Name of Professional Entity or Foreign Professional Entity
5.062
Veterans Organizations
5.063
Name of Limited Liability Partnership
5.064
Name Falsely Implying Governmental Affiliation Prohibited
5.065
False Implication of Governmental Affiliation
5.101
Application for Reservation of Name
5.102
Limitation on the Reservation of Certain Names
5.103
Action on Application
5.104
Duration of Reservation of Name
5.105
Renewal of Reservation
5.106
Transfer of Reservation of Name
5.151
Application by Certain Entities for Registration of Name
5.152
Application for Registration of Name
5.153
Limitation on the Registration of Certain Names
5.154
Duration of Registration of Name
5.155
Renewal of Registration
5.200
Definitions
5.201
Designation and Maintenance of Registered Agent and Registered Office
5.202
Change by Entity to Registered Office or Registered Agent
5.203
Change by Registered Agent to Name or Address of Registered Office
5.204
Resignation of Registered Agent
5.205
Rejection of Appointment
5.206
Duties of Registered Agent
5.207
Designation of Registered Agent Without Consent
5.208
Immunity from Liability
5.251
Failure to Designate Registered Agent
5.252
Service on Secretary of State
5.253
Action by Secretary of State
5.254
Required Records of Secretary of State
5.255
Agent for Service of Process, Notice, or Demand as Matter of Law
5.256
Other Means of Service Not Precluded
5.257
Service of Process by Political Subdivision
5.301
Applicability of Subchapter
5.302
Agent for Series
5.303
Duties of Registered Agent
5.304
Service on Secretary of State
5.305
Service on Governing Persons
5.306
Service of Process by Political Subdivision
5.0561
Name of Registered Series of Limited Liability Company
5.1041
Prohibition on Fee for Withdrawal of Reservation of Name
5.2011
Consent to Serve as Registered Agent

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 5.200’s source at texas​.gov