Relating to the method of delivery for certain filing instruments submitted to and services provided by the secretary of state and the threshold amount of certain related fees.
HB 5567 updates how businesses submit filings to Texas' Secretary of State and adjusts fee limits for certain services. It allows electronic delivery (replacing outdated options like fax) and removes the requirement for filers to prove their authority to sign documents. The bill also raises maximum fees for expedited services, such as certified document copies ($10 to $5,000 for some filings) and faster processing of business records. This directly affects corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and nonprofits that file with the Secretary of State's office. The changes streamline submission methods while authorizing higher fees for faster service.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mano DeAyala
RRepublican
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