Sec. 5.051. ASSUMED NAME. A domestic entity, a protected series or registered series of a domestic limited liability company, or a foreign entity having authority to transact business in this state may transact business under an assumed name by filing an assumed name certificate in accordance with Chapter 71, Business & Commerce Code. The requirements of this subchapter do not apply to an assumed name set forth in an assumed name certificate filed under that chapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.09, eff. April 1, 2009.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 43 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 13, eff. June 1, 2022.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 5 - Names of Entities; Registered Agents and Registered Offices
Subchapter B. General Provisions Relating to Names of Entities
Section 5.052. Unauthorized Purpose in Name Prohibited
Section 5.053. Distinguishable Names Required
Section 5.055. Name of Limited Partnership or Foreign Limited Partnership
Section 5.056. Name of Limited Liability Company or Foreign Limited Liability Company
Section 5.0561. Name of Registered Series of Limited Liability Company
Section 5.057. Name of Cooperative Association or Foreign Cooperative Association
Section 5.058. Name of Professional Association or Foreign Professional Association
Section 5.061. Name Containing "Lotto" or "Lottery" Prohibited
Section 5.062. Veterans Organizations; Unauthorized Use of Name
Section 5.063. Name of Limited Liability Partnership
Section 5.064. Name Falsely Implying Governmental Affiliation Prohibited