Austin Chamber
Texas Secretary of State

Texas Secretary of State Filing Options

Paid filing fees Statewide Verified 2026-06-04
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Overview

Official online filing options for Texas entities, including SOSDirect, SOSUpload, entity searches, status checks, and name availability.

Eligibility and fit

  • Texas entities and founders choosing a legal structure.

How to use this resource

  1. Review eligibility and geography with the source organization.
  2. Prepare your business stage, county, and cost expectations before outreach.
  3. Use the Chamber record as a starting point, then verify current details directly.

Where it fits in the founder roadmap

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Choose the business structure

Review common structure options and use the Texas Secretary of State for LLC, partnership, or corporation filings. Treat legal structure as an advisor-reviewed decision.

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Check name availability and DBA needs

Check Texas entity name availability, then route Travis County unincorporated assumed names through the Travis County Clerk when applicable.

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Form the Texas entity if needed

Use SOSDirect or other official Texas Secretary of State filing paths for formation documents and current filing fees.