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File your Texas public information report.

Every Texas LLC and Corporation must file the Public Information Report with the Secretary of State every year. Filing fee: No filing fee. Due: May 15. Miss it and you lose good standing.

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Texas annual report

What Texas requires in plain English.

Due May 15

Texas Public Information Report comes due May 15. Annual cadence. AutoFile triggers at T-14 days so you never miss it.

No filing fee

Texas charges no filing fee.

Good standing maintained

Filing on time keeps your Texas entity in good standing: required for bank loans, M&A, RFPs, foreign qual.

Miss it = bad standing

Late filing in Texas triggers late fees + loss of good standing. Sustained non-filing = administrative dissolution.

Pre-filled from your record

BOS already has your Texas entity's officers, addresses, RA, and EIN. We pre-fill the Public Information Report form, you review, we file.

Receipt to your vault

After Texas accepts the Public Information Report, state-issued receipt + filing number returns to your BOS vault. Audit-trail maintained.

How it works

A clean handoff, in 4 steps.

Verify Texas status

We pull current Texas SOS record to confirm entity, RA, last filing.

Pre-fill the Public Information Report

Officers, addresses, RA pulled from your BOS vault. You review, approve.

File with Texas SOS

Submitted electronically with state fee. Texas typical turnaround 1-7 business days.

Receipt to vault

State acceptance + filing number returned to your BOS vault. Compliance Score updated live.

Three ways to stay compliant

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One-Time
$149+ state fee
One filing, this year only
  • This year's Public Information Report prepared and filed for Texas
  • State-stamped receipt delivered to your inbox
  • Plain-English review before submission
  • Public Information Report accuracy guarantee
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$99/yr+ state fee
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  • Public Information Report filed every year, automatically for Texas
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  • Late-fee shield: we cover state late fees if we miss the filing
  • Receipt vault with full filing history
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  • 1 Amendment included per year (address, member, name)
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FAQ

Common questions.

What is the Texas annual report?

It is the periodic filing that keeps your entity's information current with Texas and your status active. States call it different things: an Annual Report, Statement of Information, Public Information Report, or Annual Registration, and it usually confirms your address, registered agent, and management. It is not a tax return; it is a compliance filing. We prepare and file the correct Texas version on time.

When is the Texas annual report due?

Texas sets its own schedule, and it varies: some states tie it to your formation anniversary, others to a fixed calendar date, and some run on a two-year cycle. Missing it is easy because the date is not intuitive. We track your specific Texas deadline and can file automatically, backed by a compliance calendar, so it never sneaks up on you.

How much does Texas charge for the annual report?

Texas sets the fee, and it ranges widely by state and entity type, from nothing in a few states to a substantial amount in others, sometimes based on revenue or shares. Because the figure changes over time, we show the current Texas amount before filing and pass it through at cost. Our service pricing is on the pricing page rather than quoted here where it could go stale.

What happens if I miss the Texas deadline?

Texas typically adds a late penalty, and continued failure moves your entity out of good standing and can lead to administrative dissolution. Losing good standing can block loans, contracts, and certificates until you fix it. Catching it early is far cheaper than a later reinstatement, so we monitor the date and file before a miss can spiral into a bigger problem.

Do I need to file the Texas report in person?

No. Texas accepts these filings electronically, and you almost never need to appear anywhere. We file yours online and return the confirmation to your vault. If Texas requires a wet signature or a mailed form for a specific entity type, we handle that too, but for most filers the Texas annual report is fully electronic and quick.

What if my entity information has changed?

The annual report is often exactly where you update a new address, a change in members or managers, or your registered agent, so Texas has current records. If the change is significant, Texas may also need a separate amendment. We review what changed and make sure the Texas report and any agent change together reflect your current setup rather than leaving a stale record.

Does Texas treat LLCs and corporations differently?

Often yes. Texas may use different forms, fees, schedules, or information requirements for LLCs versus corporations, and corporations sometimes owe more detail. Filing the wrong version or missing corp-specific fields causes rejections and delay. We file the correct Texas form for your exact entity type so it is accepted the first time instead of bouncing back.

Can I file my own Texas annual report?

Yes, you can always file directly with Texas; it does not require a service. People use us to avoid missing the non-obvious deadline, to keep every entity's filings in one place, and to have the report reviewed before submission. It is a safety net against the single most common cause of losing good standing, tracked on your compliance calendar, not a requirement.

Is foreign qualification different for the annual report?

Yes. If you are registered to do business in Texas as a foreign entity, you still file Texas's annual report for foreign entities, on top of the one in your home state. Each state where you are registered expects its own. We track every state you operate in so no jurisdiction's report is missed and no registration quietly lapses.

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