The secretary of state does not maintain the bylaws or tax exempt filings of any nonprofit organization. Some organizations that have obtained tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service are required to make certain documents available to the public.
Mail to IRS EO Classification, Mail Code 4910DAL, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75242-1198 Fax to 214-413-5415, or Email to eoclass@irs. The IRS takes all complaints seriously and scrutinizes all referrals. For more information, go to: /IRS.
Non-U.S. corporations, LLCs, LPs and financial institutions must register with the secretary of state before transacting business in Texas. Such entities are subject to state franchise tax and federal income tax on certain income.
The state of Texas requires you to file Form 202 to incorporate a nonprofit organization and raise funds. Form 202 is the Texas certificate of formation for all nonprofits including 501(c)3. Unlike most states, 501(c)3 and other nonprofits do not have to register with the state before soliciting funds.
Your bylaws should help you resolve internal conflict, and demonstrate your commitment to responsibly managing donations to both the IRS and the general public. Not all states require nonprofits to draft these governing documents, but Texas does.
Texas nonprofits have a few essential rules when it comes to their board of directors: There must be a minimum of three board members. A president and secretary must be included in those board members. The same person cannot be both president and secretary.
No, but signing them is a smart idea. We recommend having your officers and directors sign your bylaws to affirm that they sign on to your policies.
As Chief Elections Officer for Texas, the Secretary is responsible for ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas as stipulated by the Texas Election Code — the “law of the land” for Texas voters, elections, voting systems, candidates, and political parties.