A Texas limited partnership is created by filing a certificate of formation with the Texas Secretary of State. A Limited Partnership has one or more general partners and one or more limited partners. The limited partnership operates in accordance with a partnership agreement, written or oral, of the partners as to the affairs of the limited partnership and the conduct of its business.
While the partnership agreement is not filed for public record, the limited partnership must file a certificate of formation with the Texas Secretary of State in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Texas Business Organizations Code.
The Secretary of State provides a form for the certificate of formation [Form 207] which form meets minimum state law requirements. Online filing of the certificate of formation is provided through SOSDirect.
Limited Liability Partnership: In order to limit the liability of its general partners, a limited partnership may opt to register as a limited liability partnership in accordance with section 153.351 of the Texas Business Organizations Code.
The Secretary of State provides a form for registration as a limited liability partnership [Form 701]. Online filing of the registration is provided through SOSDirect.