Texas Tax Code 156.102 – Exception–Religious, Charitable, or Educational Organization
(a) This chapter does not impose a tax on a corporation or association that is organized and operated exclusively for a religious, charitable, or educational purpose if no part of the net earnings of the corporation or association inure to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual.
(b) For purposes of this section:
(1) a corporation or association that is organized and operated exclusively for the cleaning of beaches and that has no part of its net earnings inure to the benefit of a private shareholder or individual is organized and operated exclusively for a charitable purpose; and
(2) a public or private institution of higher education is organized and operated exclusively for an educational purpose only if the institution is defined as a Texas institution of higher education or as a Texas private or independent institution of higher education under any subdivision of § 61.003, Education Code.
Terms Used In Texas Tax Code 156.102
- 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.