Formation

Sec. 23.101. FORMATION. (a) An institution or order, by resolution or other consent of its members, may incorporate under this subchapter if the institution or order is: (1) the grand lodge of Texas, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons; (2) the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas; (3) the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars of Texas; (4) the grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Texas; or (5) another similar institution or order organized for charitable or benevolent purposes. (b) A corporation formed under this subchapter shall file a certificate of formation in accordance with Chapter 4 that complies with this subchapter. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.