(a) The original and two copies of the articles of dissolution shall be delivered to the secretary of state.
(b) If the secretary of state finds that the articles of dissolution comply with this chapter and have been authorized by the sponsor’s governing body, the secretary of state, on payment of the fees required by this chapter, shall:
(1) write “filed” on the original and each copy of the articles of dissolution and the month, day, and year of the filing;
(2) file the original in the office of the secretary of state; and
(3) issue two certificates of dissolution with a copy of the articles of dissolution attached to each.

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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 303.103

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Month: means a calendar month. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The secretary of state shall deliver a certificate of dissolution, with a copy of the articles of dissolution attached, to the representative of the dissolved corporation and to the sponsor’s governing body.
(d) The existence of the corporation ceases on the issuance of the certificate of dissolution, except for the purpose of suits, other proceedings, and appropriate corporate action by the directors and officers of the corporation as provided by this chapter.