This By-Laws document contains the following information: the name and location of the corporation, the shareholders, and the duties of the officers.
Bylaws Of A Corporation For Nonprofit Organizations In Texas
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The Texas Business Organizations Code requires a nonprofit corporation to have at least three directors, one president, and one secretary. The same person cannot be both the president and secretary. Officers and directors must be natural persons, but may be known by other titles.
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.
To receive a 501(c)(3) tax exemption, federal requirements stipulate that all members of your board of directors be unrelated. Texas requires only two officers appointed for every nonprofit: a president and a secretary. You may add other officers as preferred or needed while establishing your nonprofit.
Art. 1396-2.16. Vacancies A. Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the by-laws, any vacancy occurring in the board of directors shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors though less than a quorum of the board of directors.
501(c)(3), (4), (8), (10) or (19) organizations are exempt from Texas franchise tax and sales tax. A federal tax exemption only applies to the specific organization to which it is granted.
The Texas Business Organizations Code requires a nonprofit corporation to have at least three directors, one president, and one secretary. The same person cannot be both the president and secretary. Officers and directors must be natural persons, but may be known by other titles.
Can I form a nonprofit LLC in Texas? The Texas Business Organizations Code (BOC) does not recognize the term "nonprofit LLC" as describing a specific type of entity, but the BOC does allow for the formation of an LLC with a nonprofit purpose.
Yes, a minor can start a nonprofit, even without help from their parents!