Tex.
Bus. Orgs. Code Section 21.729
Limitation of Shareholder’s Liability
(a)
A shareholder of a close corporation described by Section 21.725 (Consequences of Management by Persons Other than Board of Directors) is not liable because of a shareholders’ vote or shareholder action without a vote unless the shareholder had the right to vote or consent to the action.(b)
A shareholder of a close corporation, without regard to the right to vote or consent, may not be held liable for an action taken by the shareholders or a person empowered to manage the business and affairs of the close corporation under a shareholders’ agreement if the shareholder dissents from and has not voted for or consented to the action.(c)
The dissent of a shareholder may be proven by:(1)
an entry in the minutes of the meeting of shareholders;(2)
a written dissent filed with the secretary of the meeting before the adjournment of the meeting;(3)
a written dissent that is sent to the secretary of the close corporation:(A)
promptly after the meeting or after a written consent was obtained from the other shareholders; and(B)
by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by other means specified in the corporation’s governing documents; or(4)
any other means reasonably evidencing the dissent.
Source:
Section 21.729 — Limitation of Shareholder's Liability, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/BO/htm/BO.21.htm#21.729 (accessed May 26, 2025).