Text of section effective on September 01, 2007

1. (a) Before transacting business in this state, a foreign limited liability partnership must file an application for registration in accordance with this section and Chapters 4 and 9.

2. (b) The application must be signed by:

   1. (1) a majority-in-interest of the partners; or
   2. (2) one or more partners authorized by a majority-in-interest of the partners.

3. (c) A partnership is registered as a foreign limited liability partnership on:

   1. (1) the date on which a completed initial or renewal statement of foreign qualification is filed with the secretary of state in accordance with Chapter 4; or
   2. (2) a later date specified in the statement.
4. (d) A registration is not affected by subsequent changes in the partners of the partnership.

5. (e) The registration of a foreign limited liability partnership is effective until the first anniversary of the date after the date of registration or a later effective date, unless the statement is:

   1. (1) withdrawn or revoked at an earlier time; or
   2. (2) renewed in accordance with Section 152.908.

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.