Effective June 1, 2018, the name a filing entity seeks to use must be “distinguishable in the records of the secretary of state” from names used by existing entities. See Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.053; Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., ch. 503, § 3 (H.B. 2856), eff. June 1, 2018. See sections 3.1 and 5.3 in this manual for more information on entity name availability.
Caution: Before using any SOS forms, the attorney should verify their currency by visiting the secretary of state’s website at www.sos.state.tx.us or by calling (512) 463-5555. Note that many of these forms may also be filed online through SOSDirect.
Consent to Use of Similar Name
(SOS Form 509)
