(a) If the filing instrument is to take effect on or after the occurrence of a future event or fact in accordance with § 4.053(a)(2) and the statement required by § 4.055 is not filed before the expiration of the prescribed time, the filing instrument does not take effect. This section does not preclude the filing of a subsequent filing instrument required by this code to make the action or transaction evidenced by the original filing instrument effective.
(b) If the filing instrument is to take effect on or after the occurrence of a future event or fact and the specified event or fact does not occur and is not waived, the parties to the filing instrument must sign and file a certificate of abandonment as provided by § 4.057.

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Terms Used In Texas Business Organizations Code 4.056

  • Filing instrument: means an instrument, document, consent, or statement that is required or authorized by this code to be filed by or for an entity with the filing officer in accordance with Chapter 4. See Texas Business Organizations Code 1.002