Sec. 5.055. NAME OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OR FOREIGN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. (a) The name of a limited partnership or foreign limited partnership must contain:
(1) the word "limited";
(2) the phrase "limited partnership"; or
(3) an abbreviation of that word or phrase.
(b) The name of a domestic or foreign limited partnership that is a limited liability limited partnership must also contain the phrase "limited liability partnership" or an abbreviation of that phrase.
(c) The name of a domestic or foreign limited partnership that is a limited liability limited partnership complies with the requirements of Subsections (a) and (b) if the name of the limited partnership contains the phrase "limited liability limited partnership" or an abbreviation of that 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. 22, 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