A corporation, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, registered series of a limited liability company, or foreign filing entity must file a certificate under this subchapter if the registered series or entity:

1. (1) regularly conducts business or renders professional services in this state under an assumed name; or
2. (2) is required by law to use an assumed name in this state to conduct business or render professional services.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 1442), Sec. 66, eff. September 1, 2009.

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 43 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 7, eff. June 1, 2022.