Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION |
PART 4. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE |
CHAPTER 79. BUSINESS ENTITY FILINGS |
SUBCHAPTER C. ENTITY NAMES |
SECTION 79.43. Alphabet Names
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Where a name or a unit of names consists of initials only or letters of the alphabet, the combination of initials will be considered as one word for the purpose of applying name availability rules.
(1) Example: The following are different "words" and are distinguishable: (A) A & A; (B) AA; (C) AAA; (D) ABA; (E) AAB. (2) Example: A & B Supply is distinguishable when compared to A & B, Inc. (3) Example: A+A Car Rental, Inc. is the same as A & A Car Rental, Inc. is the same as A and A Car Rental, Inc. (4) Example: A and B Trucking, Inc. is distinguishable when compared to AB Trucking, LLC. Source Note: The provisions of this §79.43 adopted to be effective June 1, 2018, 43 TexReg 3341