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Exhibit 3.237
Hope Andrade
Secretary of State
(THE STATE OF TEXAS LOGO)
Office of the Secretary of State
The undersigned, as Secretary of State of Texas, does hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of each document on file in this office as described below:
PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL G.P., INC.
Filing Number: 144752900
     
Articles Of Incorporation
  May 28, 1997
Change Of Registered Agent/Office
  November 17, 1997
Change Of Registered Agent/Office
  November 20, 1998
Change Of Registered Agent/Office
  September 28, 2000
Change of Office by Registered Agent
  October 29, 2001
Change of Registered Agent/Office
  July 13, 2005
Change of Name or Address by Registered Agent
  April 19, 2010
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name officially and caused to be impressed hereon the Seal of State at my office in Austin, Texas on March 11, 2011.
     
(GRAPHIC)
  /s/ Hope Andrade
  Hope Andrade
Secretary of State







             
Phone: (512) 463-5555
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF

PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL G.P., INC.
  FILED
In the Office of the
Secretary of State of Texas
MAY 28 1997

Corporations Section
     The undersigned acting as incorporator of a corporation under the Texas Business Corporation Act, does hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation.
ARTICLE ONE
     The name of the corporation (the “Corporation”) is Palestine-Principal G.P., Inc.
ARTICLE TWO
     The period of its duration is perpetual.
ARTICLE THREE
     The purpose for which the Corporation is organized is to transact any or all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated under the Texas Business Corporation Act.
ARTICLE FOUR
     The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is One Thousand (1,000), $.01 par value.
ARTICLE FIVE
     The Corporation will not commence business until it has received for the issuance of its shares consideration of the value of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000), consisting of money, labor done or property actually received.
ARTICLE SIX
     The street address of its initial registered office is 350 North St. Paul Street, Dallas, Texas 75201, and the name of its initial registered agent at such address is CT Corporation System.


 

ARTICLE SEVEN
     The number of directors constituting the initial board of directors is four (4), and the name and address of each person who is to serve as director until the first annual meeting of the shareholders or until a successor is elected and qualified are:
     
Name   Address
Martin S. Rash
  109 Westpark Drive, Suite 180
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
 
Richard D. Gore
  109 Westpark Drive, Suite 180
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
 
John M. Rutledge
  109 Westpark Drive, Suite 180
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
ARTICLE EIGHT
     The name and address of the incorporator is Franklin A. Berryman, 511 Union Street, Suite 2100, Nashville, Tennessee 37219.
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, this 21 day of May, 1997.
         
     
  /s/ Franklin A. Berryman    
  Franklin A. Berryman, Incorporator   
     
 


 

PALESTINE PRINCIPAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSENT TO USE OF NAME
     PALESTINE PRINCIPAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Texas and qualified to do business in Texas as a domestic limited partnership, hereby consents to the organization of Palestine-Principal G.P., Inc. in the State of Texas and to the use of the name Palestine-Principal G.P., Inc. in the State of Texas. All entities are under common control and consent to the use of the same registered agent.
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said PALESTINE PRINCIPAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP has caused this consent to be executed by its limited partner this 28th day of May, 1997.
         
  PALESTINE PRINCIPAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
 
 
  By:   PALESTINE PRINCIPAL, INC., its limited partner    
 
  By:   /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]  
    Title: President & CEO   
       

 


 

PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL, INC.
CONSENT TO USE OF NAME
     Palestine-Principal, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and qualified to do business in Texas as a foreign corporation, hereby consents to the organization of Palestine-Principal G.P., Inc. in the State of Texas and to the use of the name Palestine-Principal G.P., Inc. in the State of Texas. All entities are under common control and consent to the use of the same registered agent.
     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Palestine-Principal, Inc. has caused this consent to be executed by its EVP & CEO this 21 day of May, 1997.
         
  PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL, INC.
 
 
  By:   /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]  
    Title: [ILLEGIBLE]  
       

 


 

         
(GRAPHIC)
  Office of the Secretary of State   Filed in the Office of the
  Corporations Section   Secretary of State of Texas
  P.O. Box 13697   Filing #: 144752900 04/19/2010
  Austin, Texas 78711-3697   Document #: 304538402247
  (Form 408)   Image Generated Electronically
STATEMENT OF CHANGE OF
ADDRESS OF REGISTERED AGENT
1.   The name of the entity represented is PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL G.P., INC.
 
    The entity’s filing number is 144752900
 
2.   The address at which the registered agent has maintained the registered office address for such entity is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code presently shown in the records of the Secretary of State.) 350 N. St. Paul St., Dallas, TX 75201
 
3.   The address at which the registered agent will hereafter maintain the registered office address for such entity is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code. The address must be in Texas.) 350 N. St. Paul St., Ste. 2900, Dallas, TX 75201-4234
 
4.   Notice of the change of address has been given to said entity in writing at least 10 business days prior to the submission of this filing.
Date: 04/19/2010
     
 
  CT Corporation System
 
   
 
       Name of Registered Agent
 
   
 
  Kenneth Uva, Vice President
 
   
 
       Signature of Registered Agent
FILING OFFICE COPY

 


 

         
(GRAPHICS)
  Office of the Secretary of State
Corporations Section
P.O. Box 13697
Austin, Texas 78711-3697
  FILED
In the Office of the
Secretary of State of Texas
OCT 29 2001
Corporations Section
STATEMENT OF CHANGE OF
ADDRESS OF REGISTERED AGENT
1.   The name of the entity represented is See Attached List

The entity’s file number is See Attached List
 
2.   The address at which the registered agent has maintained the registered office address for such entity is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code presently shown in the records of the secretary of state.)
 
  905 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
 
3.   The address at which the registered agent will hereafter maintain the registered office address for such entity is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code. The address must be in Texas.)
 
  1614 Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville, TX 78028
 
4.   Notice of the change of address has been given to said entity in writing at least 10 business days prior to the submission of this filing.
Date: 10/19/01
     
 
  National Registered Agents, Inc.
 
   
 
  Name of registered agent
 
   
 
  /s/ Dennis E. Howarth
 
   
 
  Signature of registered agent
 
  Dennis E. Howarth, President
IF THE ENTITY REPRESENTED IS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, THE STATEMENT MUST BE NOTARIZED. NOTARIZATION OF THE STATEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE ENTITY IS A CORPORATION, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION OR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
State of Texas                           §
County of                                  §
Subscribed and sworn to before me on                                                                                   by
                                                                                                   (date)
 
(name of person sworn)
(Notary Seal)
         
  Signature of Notary
Notary Public, State of Texas
 
 
     
     
     

 


 

         
         
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  M/A/R/C INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MADISON TECHNOLOGIES INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MAJESTIC MINING INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MANSKE DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MARGO SAWYER INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MAX GREEN INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS GROUP INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MEMBAR INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MEMBERS CONSUMER NETWORK ASSOCIATION INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  METOKOTE HOLDINGS INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MEXIA-PRINCIPAL INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MICRO ASSOCIATES INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MID COAST SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MILLS CUSTOM HOMES INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MISSIONWOOD MANAGEMENT INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MODULUS TECHNOLOGIES INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MONGOOSE TECHNOLOGY INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MSS-LASCO INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MUSICIANS PLANET TEXAS INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  MZM USA INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  NATIONAL HOMEBUYER EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTE...   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ANXIETY AND STRESS INC...   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  NAUTICA JEANS OF SAN MARCOS INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  NAUTICA OF ALLEN INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  NES PARTNERS INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  NEWLAND ASSOCIATES ROUND ROCK INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  NORBAR INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  NORTH STAR CHRISTMAS LIGHTING INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  NVO INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  OAK HOLDINGS INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  OGILVIE INSURANCE SERVICES OF TEXAS INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  OPTIM INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  PACKAGING & DISPLAY SOLUTIONS LLC   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  PAIDEMAIL.COM INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL GP INC.   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED PARTNE...   TX
STATUTORY REPRESENTATION
  PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL INC.   TX

 


 

FILED
In the Office of the
Secretary of State of Texas
NOV 17 1997
Corporations Section
STATEMENT OF CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE
OR REGISTERED AGENT OR BOTH BY
A CORPORATION
1.   The name of the corporation is Palestine-Principal GP, Inc.
 
    The corporation’s charter number is                                                                                     .
 
2.   The address of the registered office as PRESENTLY shown in the records of the Texas secretary of state is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code. The address must be in Texas).
 
  350 North St. Paul
 
    Dallas, Texas 75201
 
3.   A. þ The address of the NEW registered office is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code. The address must be in Texas.)
 
  1212 Guadalupe
 
    Austin, Texas 78701
 
OR B. o The registered office address will not change.
 
4.   The name of the registered agent as PRESENTLY shown in the records of the Texas secretary of state is C T Corporation System
 
5.   A. þ The name of the NEW registered agent it National Registered Agents, Inc.
 
OR B. o The registered agent will not change.
 
6.   Following the changes shown above, the address of the registered office and the address of the office of the registered agent will continue to be identical, as required by law.
 
7.   The changes shown above were authorized by:
(Profit corporations may select A or B)
(Non-Profit corporations may select A, B, or C)
  A. þ  The board of directors; OR
 
  B. o  An officer of the corporation so authorized by the board of directors; OR
 
  C. o  The members of the corporation in whom management of the corporation is vested pursuant to article 2.14C of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act
         
     
  [ILLEGIBLE]   
  An Authorized Officer
 
 
Please submit this form in duplicate with the appropriate filing fee.
PROFIT corporations: $15.00; NON-PROFIT corporations: $5.00

 


 

         
Office of the  
(GRAPHIC)
  FILED
Secretary of State     In the Office of the
Corporations Section     Secretary of state of Texas
P.O. Box 13697     NOV 20 1998
Austin, Texas 78711-3697     Corporation Section



STATEMENT OF CHANGE OF
ADDRESS OF REGISTERED AGENT
1.   The name of the entity represented is See Attached List
The entity’s file number is See Attached List
 
2.   The address at which the registered agent has maintained the registered office address for such entity is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code presently shown in the records of the secretary of state.) 1212 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78701
 
3.   The address at which the registered agent will hereafter maintain the registered office address for such entity is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code. The address must be in Texas.) 800 Brazos, Austin, TX 78701
 
4.   Notice of the change of address has been given to said entity in writing at least 10 business days prior to the submission of this filing.
Executed on: November 6, 1998
     
 
  National Registered Agents, Inc
 
   
 
  Name of registered agent
 
   
 
  /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
 
   
 
  Signature of registered agent
IF THE ENTITY REPRESENTED IS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE ENTITY IS A CORPORATION OR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
State of Texas                                            §
County of                                                   §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on                                                                                        by
                                                                                                                                (date)
 
(name of person acknowledging)
(Notary Seal)
         
 
Signature of Notary
Notary Public, State of Texas
 
 
     
     
     

 


 

         
     
Name: PACKETEER, INC.
  Name: PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL GP, INC.
Status: ACTIVE
  Status: ACTIVE
Dom. State: DE
  Dom. State: TX
State I.D. #: 121419-6
  State I.D. #: 1447529-0
FEIN#:
  FEIN#:
 
   
 
  Name: PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL, INC.
 
  Status: ACTIVE
 
  Dom. State: TN
 
  State I.D. #: 112800-06
 
  FEIN#:
 
   
Name: PANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
  Name: PARADIGM COMMUNICATIONS
Status: ACTIVE
  CORPORATION
Dom. State: IL
  Status: ACTIVE
State I.D.#: 00104481-6
  Dom. State: CA
FEIN#:
  State I.D.#: 109936-06
 
  FEIN#:
 
   
Name: PARADIGMS SOFTWARE, INC.
  Name: PATHOLOGY PARTNERS, INC.
Status: ACTIVE
  Status: ACTIVE
Dom. State: DE
  Dom. State: DE
State I.D.#: 120968-6
  State I.D.#: 121477-06
FEIN#:
  FEIN#:
 
   
 
  Name: PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP OF TEXAS, INC.
 
  Status: ACTIVE
 
  Dom. State: TX
 
  State I.D.#: 1426726-0
 
  FEIN#:
 
   
Name: PERKY-PET PRODUCTS CO.
  Name: PERSONAL COMPUTER RENTAL
Status: ACTIVE
  CORPORATION
Dom. State: DE
  Status: ACTIVE
State I.D.#: 118493-06
  Dom. State: DE
FEIN#:
  State I.D.#: 111078-6
 
  FEIN#:
 
   
Name: PETSMART CHARITIES, INC.
  Name: PETSMART VETERINARY SERVICES, INC.
Status: ACTIVE
  Status: ACTIVE
Dom. State: AZ
  Dom. State: DE
State I.D.#: 111094.7
  State I.D.#: 00112694-06
FEIN#:
  FEIN#:

 


 

         
(GRAPHIC)
  Office of the Secretary of State   FILED
  Corporations Section   In the Office of the
  P.O. Box 13697   Secretary of State of Texas
  Austin, Texas 78711-3697   SEP 28 2000
      Corporation Section



STATEMENT OF CHANGE OF
ADDRESS OF REGISTERED AGENT
1.   The name of the entity represented is See Attached List of Corporation
The entity’s file number is See List
 
2.   The address at which the registered agent has maintained the registered office address for such entity is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code presently shown in the records of the secretary of state.) 800 Brazos Street, Suite 1100, Austiin, TX 78701
 
3.   The address at which the registered agent will hereafter maintain the registered office address for such entity is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code. The address must be in Texas.) 905 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701
 
4.   Notice of the change of address has been given to said entity in writing at least 10 business days prior to the submission of this filing.
Date: September 27, 2000
     
 
  National Registered Agents, Inc
 
   
 
  Name of registered agent
 
   
 
  /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
 
   
 
  Signature of registered agent
 
  Dennis E. Howarth, President
IF THE ENTITY REPRESENTED IS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE ENTITY IS A CORPORATION, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION OR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
     
State of Texas New Jersey
  §
County of Mercer
  §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on September 27, 2000      by
                                                                                               (date)
Dennis E Howarth
 
(name of person acknowledging)
(Notary Seal)
     
ZULMA MUNIZ HOWARTH
  /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
 
   
NOTARY PUBLIC, NEW JERSEY
  Signature of Notary
TERM EXPIRES: MARCH 1, 2003
  Notary Public, State of Texas

 


 

                 
00 NAUTICA OF ALLEN, INC
    1583193       1066747  
00 NEWLAND ASSOCIATES ROUND ROCK, INC
    1473086       1162011  
00 NORBAR, INC
    487860       448967  
00 NVO INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    1544845       1027224  
00 OAK HOLDINGS, INC
    1049942       731858  
00 OGILVIE INSURANCE AGENCY OF TEXAS, INC
    1399569       999898  
00 PAIDEMAIL COM, INC
    1580465       1188920  
00 PALESTINE-PRINCIPAL G.P., INC
    1447529       1263890  
00 PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP COMPANY OF TEXAS, INC
    1426726       1084731  
00 PFA FUNDING, INC
    1569313       1389343  
00 PLA NET COM, INC
    110812       109403  
00 POSCHET VENTURES, INC
    1547441       1414512  
00 PRHC-ENNIS G P , INC
    1545698       1403818  
00 PRO CATERING INC
    1573723       1357660  
00 PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, INC
    1395334       997913  
00 PROGRESSIVE SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES, INC
    1175771       870571  
00 QLOGIC ENCLOSURE MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS, INC.
    1501951       1423561  
00 R & B INFOSYSTEMS, INC
    1567965       1221179  
00 RANGER MATERIAL HANDLING CORPORATION
    1509316       1300822  
00 RBE-MEX CORPORATION
    1468236       1035022  
00 R-CHECK, INC
    1115213       707103  
00 REPRISE HOLDINGS, INC
    431672       413304  
00 RIVERHILL CAPITAL CORPORATION
    1267829       1303960  
00 ROBERT M CRABB, INC
    1582419       1054204  
00 ROBERTS & ROTH CORP.
    1555202       1297114  
00 ROMEO AEROMOTIVE, INC.
    1532323       1132166  
00 RYTECOM, INC
    1590733       1409190  
00 SAGE NETWORK, INC.
    1579413       1426729  
00 SARGE ENTERPRISES, INC.
    1487118       1040226  
00 SCANWELL FREIGHT EXPRESS (HOU) INC.
    1450534       995490  
00 SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    179850       102763  
00 SERAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    1535131       1126440  
00 SIGNET DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC
    1529107       1026168  
00 SPECTRUM MANAGED CARE, INC.
    1411703       1091792  
00 STAT STAFFING & RESOURCES, INC.
    1560917       1264926  
00 STRANG ROAD DEVELOPMENT, CORP.
    1530412       1327470  

 


 

         
(GRAPHIC)
  Office of the Secretary of State   FILED
  Corporations Section   In the Office of the
  P.O. Box 13697   Secretary of State of Texas
  Austin, Texas 78711-3697   JUL 13 2005
      Corporations Section



CHANGE OF REGISTERED AGENT/REGISTERED OFFICE
1.   The name of the entity is Palestine-Principal, G.P., Inc. and the file number issued to the entity by the secretary of state is 0144752900
 
2.   The entity is: (Check one.)
  þ   a business corporation, which has authorized the changes indicated below through its board of directors or by an officer of the corporation so authorized by its board of directors, as provided by the Texas Business Corporation Act.
 
  o   a non-profit corporation, which has authorized the changes indicated below through its board of directors or by an officer of the corporation so authorized by its board of directors, or through its members in whom management of the corporation is vested pursuant to article 2.14C, as provided by the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.
 
  o   a limited liability company, which has authorized the changes indicated below through its members or managers, as provided by the Texas Limited Liability Company Act.
 
  o   a limited partnership, which has authorized the changes indicated below through its partners, as provided by the Texas Revised Limited Partnership Act.
 
  o   an out-of-state financial institution, which has authorized the changes indicated below in the manner provided under the laws governing its formation.
3.   The registered office address as PRESENTLY shown in the records of the Texas secretary of state is 1614 Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville, Texas 78028
 
4.   þ A. The address of the NEW registered office is: (Please provide street address, city, state and zip code. The address must be in Texas.)
 
    c/o CT Corporation System, 350 N. St. Paul Street, Dallas, Texas 75201
 
OR o B. The registered office address will not change.
 
5.   The name of the registered agent as PRESENTLY shown in the records of the Texas secretary of state is National Registered Agents, Inc.
 
6.   þ A. The name of the NEW registered agent is CT Corporation System
 
OR o B. The registered agent will not change.

 


 

7.   Following the changes shown above, the address of the registered office and the address of the office of the registered agent will continue to be identical, as required by law.
         
     
  By:   /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]  
    (A person authorized to sign
on behalf of the entity) 
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS
1.   It is recommended that you call (512) 463-5555 to verify the information in items 3 and 5 as it currently appears on the records of the secretary of state before submitting the statement for filing. You also may e-mail an inquiry to corpinfo@sos.state.tx.us. As information on out-of-state financial institutions is maintained on a separate database, a financial institution must call (512) 463-5701 to verify registered agent and registered office information. If the information on the form is inconsistent with the records of this office, the statement will be returned.
 
2.   You are required by law to provide a street address in item 4 unless the registered office is located in a city with a population of 5,000 or less. The purpose of this requirement is to provide the public with notice of a physical location at which process may be served on the registered agent. A statement submitted with a post office box address or a lock box address will not be filed.
 
3.   An authorized officer of the corporation or financial institution must sign the statement. In the case of a limited liability company, an authorized member or manager of a limited liability company must sign the statement. A general partner must sign the statement on behalf of a limited partnership. A person commits an offense under the Texas Business Corporation Act, the Texas Non-profit Corporation Act or the Texas Limited Liability Company Act if the person signs a document the person knows is false in any material respect with the intent that the document be delivered to the secretary of state for filing. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
 
4.   Please attach the appropriate fee:
         
Business Corporation
  $ 15.00  
Financial Institution, other than Credit Unions
  $ 15.00  
Financial Institution that is a Credit Union
  $ 5.00  
Non-Profit Corporation
  $ 5.00  
Limited Liability Company
  $ 10.00  
Limited Partnership
  $ 50.00  
    Personal checks and MasterCard®, Visa®, and Discover® are accepted in payment of the filing fee. Checks or money orders must be payable through a U.S. bank or other financial Institution and made payable to the secretary of state. Fees paid by credit card are subject to a statutorily authorized processing cost of 2.1% of the total fees.
 
5.   Two copies of the form along with the filing fee should be mailed to the address shown in the heading of this form. The delivery address is: Secretary of State, Statutory Filings Division, Corporations Section, James Earl Rudder Office Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. We will place one document on record and return a file stamped copy, if a duplicate copy is provided for such purpose. The telephone number is (512) 463-5555, TDD: (800) 735-2989, FAX: (512) 463-5709.
Form No. 401
Revised 9/99