Texas Amendment

A business owner has to know when it is necessary to file an amendment. There are many valid reasons. But, generally, your Texas company has to file an amendment with the state if the changes affect the formal entity structure of your business.

A. Changing The Company Name –

• LLCs

Sometimes, changing the name of your Texas LLC is necessary. If you think it is something your company has to do, you have to follow the legal process. Comply with the naming regulations of Texas. Then, file an amendment to let the state know about the changing of your business name. You may also need to update all state and government records.

• Corporations

If your Texas corporation decides to change its company name, it has to go through the process that the state implements. Make sure the name that you want is available. Then, inform the state of your plan by filing an amendment. Aside from these steps, your company has to update all the corporation’s state and government records.

B. Changing Members Of The Business –

• LLCs

Part of the Articles of Organization of your Texas LLC is a list containing the names, addresses, and contact information of the members and/or managers of your company. If there are changes to any of these, your LLC needs to inform the state through an amendment.

• Corporations

Your Texas corporation submitted its Articles of Incorporation when it registered its operations. This document includes a list containing the names, addresses, and contact information of the officers and directors of your company. Texas requires you to keep it up to date about these pieces of information by filing an amendment.

C. Changing Address Related To The Business –

• LLCs

Updating the operating address and registered office of your LLC is also a requirement in Texas. Doing this will make sure that your company receives important and legal documents from the state. File an amendment to update the information.

• Corporations

Texas corporations have to follow the same rule. An amendment is necessary to update the record of the state. Additionally, you will be sure that the company receives all legal documents like those related to the filing and tax obligations of your corporation.

D. Changing Contact Information –

• LLCs

You also have to make sure that the state can reach your LLC. You have to inform them if there are any changes to your company’s contact information. Since the state requires your LLC to have a registered agent as their point of contact, you have to file an amendment if there are changes to the agent’s information.

• Corporations

Your company’s registered agent serves as the contact person/company for the state. If there are changes to the contact details, inform the state through an amendment.

E. Changing The Number Of Shares That A Corporation Is Authorized To Issue – Texas LLCs do not have to think about this change because they cannot issue stock.  But, if your corporation intends to make changes to the number of shares that it is authorized to sell, you will have to file an amendment with the state.

Making changes to a company’s formation documents require proper completion and filing of paperwork. Depending on the changes, you may also have to take care of other documents. To help ease the process, you can turn to a reliable document filing company like DoMyLLC. Our team can provide support and assistance to Texas business owners who need help in handling formalities to ensure compliance with the state.

Texas Office of Secretary of State
Phone Number:
(512) 463-5555

Address:
Texas Secretary of State
PO Box 13697
Austin, TX 78711