Texas Business Organizations Code

The Texas Business Organizations Code is the official state law that governs how businesses are formed, structured, and operated in Texas. You can read the full text free on the Texas Legislature's website.

The Texas Business Organizations Code is one section of the larger Texas Constitution and Statutes collection, which is maintained by the Texas Legislature. This code covers the legal framework for organizing and managing businesses in the state. It sits alongside other codes — like the Business and Commerce Code, the Tax Code, and the Labor Code — that together shape how businesses operate in Texas.

You can visit the official Texas statutes website to search the Business Organizations Code by code name, article, chapter, or section number. Use the search tools to look up a specific rule — for example, how to form a limited liability company (LLC) or what filings a nonprofit must make. If you find a section you don't understand, note the article and section number and bring it to a licensed Texas attorney or a business adviser at a local small-business resource center for plain-language help.

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If you are starting or running a business in Houston, connect with local resources like the Houston Small Business Development Center (SBDC) or SCORE Houston. These free or low-cost services can help you apply what you find in the statutes to your real-world situation. A Texas-licensed attorney can also explain how specific sections of the code affect your business.

Texas law sets the rules for every type of business entity — from sole proprietorships to corporations to nonprofits. Knowing these rules helps you start, run, or close a business the right way. It also helps you understand your rights and responsibilities as an owner, partner, or member of an organization.