The Texas Certificate of Formation-Professional Association is a document used in the state of Texas to create a professional association. This type of organization is a legal entity that is created for the purpose of providing services and/or advice to members in certain fields of expertise. The certificate of formation must be filed with the Secretary of State and must include the name of the association, the purpose of the organization, the address, the names of the organizers, and the duration of the association. Different types of Texas Certificate of Formation-Professional Association include a Professional Corporation, a Nonprofit Corporation, and a Limited Liability Company.