On Jun. 12, TX LEG enacted bill on expedited business filings.
TX LEG enacted HB 346 relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the Secretary of State (SOS) for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings.
Also, exemption from franchise tax, certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.
Removed certain fees the SOS is authorized to change for expedited business filings.
SOS authorized to prescribe varying fees for these services based on the type of organization at rates to be determined by agency; must publish amounts, schedule.
Legislative History
On Feb. 28, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on May 10, 2025, bill passed House.
On May 12, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on May 28, 2025, amended bill passed.
On May 30, 2025, House concurred; on Jun. 12, 2025, bill signed by the governor.
Effectiveness
Act takes effect Sep. 1, 2025.
Regulators
TX LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Bill HB3416, 6/12/2025; Citation: TX LEG 4-A-405-A-405.032;
