Sec. 23.101. FORMATION. (a) An institution or order, by resolution or other consent of its members, may incorporate under this subchapter if the institution or order is:
(1) the grand lodge of Texas, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons;
(2) the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas;
(3) the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars of Texas;
(4) the grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Texas; or
(5) another similar institution or order organized for charitable or benevolent purposes.
(b) A corporation formed under this subchapter shall file a certificate of formation in accordance with Chapter 4 that complies with this subchapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 23 - Special-Purpose Corporations
Section 23.102. Applicability of Chapter 22
Section 23.104. Subordinate Lodges
Section 23.105. Trustees and Directors
Section 23.106. Franchise Taxes
Section 23.107. General Powers
Section 23.108. Authority Regarding Property
Section 23.109. Authority Regarding Loans
Section 23.110. Winding Up and Termination of Subordinate Body