The Professional Association structure was created under article 1528f of the Texas Civil Statutes. This act is applicable to individuals licensed as doctors of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry, dentistry, optometry, therapeutic optometry, chiropractic medicine, veterinarians, and mental health professionals. Licensed mental health professionals include individuals, other than physicians, who are licensed by this state to engage in the practice of professional therapy or counseling services, such as clinical social work, licensed professional counseling, and licensed marriage and family therapy.
A professional association is created by filing a certificate of formation with the Texas Secretary of State in accordance with Chapter 302 of the Texas Business Organizations Code. Professional associations can be formed by individuals licensed as doctors of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry, dentistry, optometry, therapeutic optometry, chiropractic medicine, veterinarians, and mental health professionals.
Licensed mental health professionals include individuals, other than physicians, who are licensed by this state to engage in the practice of professional therapy or counseling services, such as clinical social work, licensed professional counseling, and licensed marriage and family therapy.
The Secretary of State provides a form for a certificate of formation, which form meets minimum state law requirements [Form 204]. Online filing of the certificate of formation is provided through SOSDirect.
- Visit the Secretary of State Web site for forms and other filing information.
- File and search business documents online using SOSDirect.
- Read the Texas Business Organizations Code to learn about filing as a professional association.
- Read more about sales tax and other Texas business tax responsibilities.
- Professional Associations doing business in Texas are subject to franchise tax. Find forms, publications, frequently asked questions, and the Franchise Tax Code on the Comptroller Web site.