Sec. 21.729. LIMITATION OF SHAREHOLDER'S LIABILITY. (a) A shareholder of a close corporation described by Section 21.725 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.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 75 (S.B. 1518), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 21 - For-Profit Corporations
Subchapter O. Close Corporation
Section 21.702. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 21.703. Formation of Close Corporation
Section 21.704. Bylaws of Close Corporation
Section 21.705. Adoption of Amendment for Close Corporation Status
Section 21.706. Adoption of Close Corporation Status Through Merger, Exchange, or Conversion
Section 21.707. Existing Close Corporation
Section 21.708. Termination of Close Corporation Status
Section 21.709. Statement Terminating Close Corporation Status; Filing; Notice
Section 21.710. Effect of Termination of Close Corporation Status
Section 21.711. Shareholders' Meeting to Elect Directors
Section 21.712. Term of Office of Directors
Section 21.714. Shareholders' Agreement
Section 21.715. Execution of Shareholders' Agreement
Section 21.716. Adoption of Amendment of Shareholders' Agreement
Section 21.717. Delivery of Shareholders' Agreement
Section 21.718. Statement of Operation as Close Corporation
Section 21.719. Validity and Enforceability of Shareholders' Agreement
Section 21.720. Persons Bound by Shareholders' Agreement
Section 21.721. Delivery of Copy of Shareholders' Agreement to Transferee
Section 21.723. Party Not Bound by Shareholders' Agreement on Cessation; Liability
Section 21.724. Termination of Shareholders' Agreement
Section 21.725. Consequences of Management by Persons Other Than Board of Directors
Section 21.726. Shareholders Considered Directors
Section 21.727. Liability of Shareholders
Section 21.728. Mode and Effect of Taking Action by Shareholders and Others
Section 21.729. Limitation of Shareholder's Liability
Section 21.730. Lack of Formalities; Treatment as Partnership
Section 21.731. Other Agreements Among Shareholders Permitted