Sec. 21.551. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Derivative proceeding" means a civil suit in the right of a domestic corporation or, to the extent provided by Section 21.562, in the right of a foreign corporation.
(2) "Shareholder" includes a shareholder as defined by Section 1.002 or a beneficial owner whose shares are held in a voting trust or by a nominee on the beneficial owner's behalf.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 899 (H.B. 3603), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 39 (S.B. 1203), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 21 - For-Profit Corporations
Subchapter L. Derivative Proceedings
Section 21.552. Standing to Bring Proceeding
Section 21.554. Determination by Directors or Independent Persons
Section 21.555. Stay of Proceeding
Section 21.557. Tolling of Statute of Limitations
Section 21.558. Dismissal of Derivative Proceeding
Section 21.559. Allegations After Demand Rejected
Section 21.560. Discontinuance or Settlement
Section 21.561. Payment of Expenses