Short answer: Requires a continuous registered agent with a physical street address in the state, no standalone PO boxes. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
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.
Who can serve as a Texas registered agent
Requires a continuous registered agent with a physical street address in the state, no standalone PO boxes. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
You can be your own agent in Texas. The catch: your street address lands on the public record, and you need to be there during business hours to accept legal papers.
Paid registered agent services
| Service | Yearly price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | Uses its address on your public filings by default; scans state and legal mail |
| Bizee | Free year 1 with formation, then $149 | Says it runs its own offices in all 50 states; sends service of process by tracked FedEx |
| ZenBusiness | $199 | Sold as an add-on, not included with formation |
| LegalZoom | $249 | Sold separately from its LLC packages |
Compare all four in our registered agent rankings, or read the Bizee vs Northwest comparison.
How Texas compares
We haven't confirmed Texas's fee to change registered agents with the state yet. The national median among the 45 jurisdictions we track is $20.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | Varies | Not confirmed |
| Oklahoma | $26 | 11 of 45 |
| Louisiana | $30 | 8 of 45 |
| Kansas | $30 | 8 of 45 |
| Arkansas | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| Mississippi | $10 | 29 of 45 |
Texas fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation (Form 205) | $300 | Filers using the online SOSPortal will incur a mandated convenience fee of 2.7% plus $0.25, bringing the total to approximately $308. |
| Public Information Report (PIR) | $0 | annual, May 15 |
Registered agent rules: Texas questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Texas?
Requires a continuous registered agent with a physical street address in the state, no standalone PO boxes. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
Can I be my own registered agent in Texas?
Yes, if you meet Texas's requirements. Your address will appear on public filings, and you'll need to be available during business hours.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Texas?
We couldn't confirm a state fee for this yet. Not specified
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Texas?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Texas where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Texas?
Commercial services typically charge a yearly fee. Northwest charges $125 a year and Bizee charges $149 a year after a free first year with formation, based on prices we checked. The state doesn't regulate these prices.
What happens if my Texas LLC doesn't have a registered agent?
You can miss lawsuits and state notices, and the state can eventually move to revoke or dissolve the LLC. Not specified
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.