Sec. 21.958. DERIVATIVE SUITS. (a) In this section, "shareholder" means:
(1) shareholders of a public benefit corporation that own, individually or collectively, at least two percent of the corporation's outstanding shares; or
(2) shareholders of a public benefit corporation the shares of which are listed on a national securities exchange that own at least the lesser of:
(A) the percentage of shares described by Subdivision (1); or
(B) shares whose market value is at least $2 million.
(b) A shareholder of a public benefit corporation may maintain a derivative action on behalf of the corporation to enforce compliance with the requirements of Section 21.956(a).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 776 (H.B. 3488), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 21 - For-Profit Corporations
Subchapter S. Public Benefit Corporations
Section 21.951. Law Applicable to Public Benefit Corporations; Formation
Section 21.953. Purpose of Public Benefit Corporation; Name of Corporation
Section 21.954. Certain Amendments, Mergers, Exchanges, and Conversions; Voter Approval Required
Section 21.955. Stock Certificates; Notices Regarding Uncertificated Stock
Section 21.956. Duties of Directors
Section 21.957. Periodic Statements