Expedited Business Filings & Veteran-Owned Business Exemptions

Starting a business in Texas just got faster. You can now pay for expedited filing to get your business registered quickly. If you're a veteran, your franchise tax exemption and filing fee waiver are now permanent — you don't have to reapply.

DFW has a large population of Black veterans who own businesses. Making the veteran exemption permanent provides long-term financial certainty. Expedited filings benefit entrepreneurs who need to move quickly on contracts, leases, and business opportunities.

Allows the Texas Secretary of State to offer expedited business filings so small businesses can establish themselves quickly. Makes the veteran-owned business franchise tax exemption and business filing fee waiver permanent.

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