Sec. 402.004. EARLY ADOPTION OF CODE BY REGISTERED FOREIGN FILING ENTITY. (a) A foreign filing entity registered with the secretary of state to transact business in this state before the effective date of this code may voluntarily elect to adopt and become subject to this code by filing with the secretary of state in accordance with Chapter 4:
(1) a statement that the foreign filing entity is electing to adopt this code; and
(2) an amendment to its application for registration that would cause its application for registration to comply with this code.
(b) A foreign filing entity that elected to adopt and become subject to this code as provided by Subsection (a) is not considered to have failed to comply with Subsection (a)(2) because:
(1) the application for registration or any amendment to the registration:
(A) does not state the entity's type; or
(B) does not include the appointment of the secretary of state as agent for service of process under the circumstances provided by Section 5.251; or
(2) a circumstance described by Section 402.0051 applies.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 139 (S.B. 748), Sec. 60, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Miscellaneous and Transition Provisions
Chapter 402 - Miscellaneous and Transition Provisions
Section 402.001. Applicability Upon Effective Date
Section 402.002. Early Effectiveness of Fees
Section 402.003. Early Adoption of Code by Existing Domestic Entity
Section 402.004. Early Adoption of Code by Registered Foreign Filing Entity
Section 402.005. Applicability to Existing Entities
Section 402.0051. Effect of References to Prior Law and Use of Synonymous Terms
Section 402.006. Applicability to Certain Acts, Contracts, and Transactions
Section 402.007. Indemnification
Section 402.008. Meetings of Owners and Members; Consents; Voting of Interests
Section 402.009. Meetings of Governing Authority and Committees; Consents
Section 402.010. Sale of Assets, Mergers, Reorganizations, Conversions
Section 402.011. Winding Up and Termination
Section 402.012. Registration of Certain Foreign Entities