Short answer: File Certificate of Termination (Form 65) with the Texas Secretary of State. Strictly requires a Certificate of Account Status for Dissolution/Termination from the Comptroller proving all taxes are cleared before the SOS will accept the filing.
We've pulled these figures from the Texas Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Texas
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. Strictly requires a Certificate of Account Status for Dissolution/Termination from the Comptroller proving all taxes are cleared before the SOS will accept the filing.
- File Certificate of Termination (Form 65) with the Texas Secretary of State.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Texas compares
We haven't confirmed Texas's dissolution filing fee with the state yet. The national median among the 48 jurisdictions we track is $32.5.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Oklahoma | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| Louisiana | $100 | 5 of 48 |
| Kansas | $35 | 22 of 48 |
| Arkansas | $45 | 19 of 48 |
| Mississippi | $50 | 14 of 48 |
Texas fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Public Information Report (PIR) | $0 | annual, May 15 |
Dissolving an LLC: Texas questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Texas?
File Certificate of Termination (Form 65) with the Texas Secretary of State. Strictly requires a Certificate of Account Status for Dissolution/Termination from the Comptroller proving all taxes are cleared before the SOS will accept the filing.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Texas?
Strictly requires a Certificate of Account Status for Dissolution/Termination from the Comptroller proving all taxes are cleared before the SOS will accept the filing.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. $50 late penalty even if no tax is due.
How much does it cost to dissolve a Texas LLC?
We are confirming the state fee.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: dissolution.fee, ra.change fee, report.dissolution note.