Practice Area

Entity Forfeiture & Reinstatement

Texas SOS · Texas State Court

Situation — How This Comes Up

The state forfeited my LLC and now I can’t do business or defend a lawsuit.

What You Need to Know First

A forfeited Texas entity loses the right to sue or defend itself in court. Reinstatement is available — but the process and the consequences for pending litigation require immediate attention.

Full Analysis

Texas entity forfeiture for failure to maintain a registered agent or file required reports suspends the entity’s legal capacity. Reinstatement procedures under the Texas BOC can restore that capacity, but there are nuances for pending litigation.

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