Sec. 5.054. NAME OF CORPORATION, FOREIGN CORPORATION, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, OR FOREIGN PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION. (a) The name of a corporation or foreign corporation must contain:
(1) the word "company," "corporation," "incorporated," or "limited"; or
(2) an abbreviation of one of those words.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a nonprofit corporation or foreign nonprofit corporation.
(c) Instead of a word or abbreviation required by Subsection (a), the name of a professional corporation or foreign professional corporation may contain the phrase "professional corporation" or an abbreviation of the phrase.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. 1737), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. 1737), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2007.
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