Sec. 71.154. INDEX OF CERTIFICATES. (a) The secretary of state and each county clerk shall keep an alphabetical index of:
(1) all assumed names that have been filed in the office of the respective officer; and
(2) the persons filing the certificates.
(b) A copy of a certificate or statement is presumptive evidence in any court in this state of the facts contained in the copy if the copy is certified to by:
(1) the county clerk in whose office the certificate or statement was filed; or
(2) the secretary of state.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services
Subtitle A - General Practices
Chapter 71 - Assumed Business or Professional Name
Subchapter D. General Provisions Regarding Assumed Name Certificate
Section 71.151. Duration and Renewal of Certificate
Section 71.152. Material Change in Information; New Certificate
Section 71.153. Abandonment of Use of Business or Professional Name
Section 71.154. Index of Certificates
Section 71.156. Prescribed Forms