Corporate bylaws are legally required in Texas. Don't mess with Texas—skipping this step could have serious consequences.
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.
Section 22.158 - Preparation and Inspection of List of Voting Members (a) After setting a record date for the notice of a meeting, a corporation shall prepare an alphabetical list of the names of all its voting members.
Section 22.351 of the Texas Business Organizations Code gives a member of a nonprofit corporation, on written demand, the right to examine and copy the corporation's books and records.
Plan of Conversion: Required Provisions. (8) if Sections 10.1025 and 10.109 apply, a statement that the converting entity is electing to continue its existence in its current organizational form and jurisdiction of formation after the conversion takes effect.
Sec. 22.153. ANNUAL MEETING. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a corporation shall hold an annual meeting of the members at a time that is stated in or determined in ance with the corporation's bylaws.
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.
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.
Yes, a minor can start a nonprofit, even without help from their parents!
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.