Average time
8-12 min
A realistic fill-session estimate, not the time you would spend hunting for the form.
Texas statewide
Turn the official PDF into a clear, step-by-step preparation session.
Use this form to ask for or update a business record. It helps the agency know who is responsible and what approval you need.
Official form PDF
Applicant information
Any agency reference numbers
Average time
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Difficulty
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Best for
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Strategic Brief
The Goal
This form is used to reserve an entity name in Texas so your chosen business name is held for a limited period while you prepare formation or other filings. Filing it correctly helps prevent a name from being unavailable when you are ready to register, but it does not create the business itself.
The Warning
Proposed entity name exactly as it should appear on the reservation request.
Applicant or authorized person name and mailing address.
Entity type and any related filing or account information requested on the form.
Payment method or filing fee information required by the state.
A contact number or email in case the filing office needs clarification.
Trust details
Jurisdiction
Texas statewide
Category
Business
Agency
Texas Secretary of State
Verified
May 2026
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