how to start a nonprofit in texas
Eligibility for starting a nonprofit organization in Texas. (1) The application for starting the NPO in Texas can be put up by one or more âorganizerâ who may either be a person (18 years +) or a corporation or any other legal entity. (2) Minimum number of directors required for a Texas nonprofit organization is three(3).
To become a non-profit corporation, the entity must file a certificate of formation with the Texas Secretary of State. As a non-profit corporation, the organization may not distribute any income to members, directors or officers. The Certificate of Formation for a Nonprofit Corporation form is located on the Secretary of State website. The group can mail or fax in the completed form, or complete it online through the Texas SOSDirect online portal.