Texas entity good standing monitoring
EntitySentry checks your Texas entities every night against the Comptroller's franchise tax records and the Secretary of State, and emails you in plain English when something changes.
Two official sources, checked nightly.
Franchise tax right to transact
Whether the entity's franchise tax account is in good standing and it retains the right to transact business in Texas. This is the status that changes when a franchise tax report or payment is missed.
Entity status of record
Whether the entity is still in existence on the state's filing record, including charter forfeiture and registered agent problems.
Why forfeiture reaches past the company.
In Texas, forfeiture of franchise tax privileges is not only a company problem. It can become a personal one.
Personal liability for officers and directors
When a Texas entity's franchise tax privileges are forfeited, officers and directors can become personally liable for the company's debts under Texas Tax Code §171.255.
Loss of access to Texas courts
A forfeited entity can lose access to Texas courts and cannot legally do business in the state.
EntitySentry monitors status and explains what the record says. It is not legal or tax advice — talk to your attorney or CPA about how a forfeiture affects your situation.
Reinstating a forfeited Texas entity.
Three steps, in order. We can handle them for you as an add-on.
File every missing report
All delinquent franchise tax reports have to be filed and any tax, penalty, and interest paid.
Get a tax clearance letter
Once the account is current, the Comptroller issues the clearance letter the Secretary of State requires.
File SOS Form 801
The application for reinstatement goes to the Secretary of State with the clearance letter attached.
Check a Texas entity now, free.
Enter a business name or an 11-digit Texas taxpayer number and see the current status.