Instructions - Homepage - br How to Form an LLC in Texas under the Statute 101-051 that allows a resident to apply for a domestic Limited Liability Company to operate a business within the State.br br Editbr Stepsbr 1 Choose a Company Name. - The first step in the LLC process is to choose a name for your LLC. Make sure that when you choose, the name should be something that can be easily marketed to your industry and build brand awareness. br Make sure the name you are choosing has not yet been taken by searching the LLC Name Database.br 2 Download Articles of Organization. - This is the official form for applying for an LLC in Texas. Completely fill in this form either on your computer or printed out in black ink. br Pay $300 filing fee.br Send the Articles of Organization along with the filing fee to the following address: Secretary of State P.O. Box 13697, Austin, Texas 78711-3697br 3 Wait for documents. - You will have to wait for your LLC to process at the State for approximately 5 to 10 business days. The official LLC will be sent to your principal office address.br 4 Get an EIN Number. - If you have more than 1 LLC member or will be setting up a bank account for your business, then you will have to apply for this number to be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). br Apply for EIN Numberbr br Tipsbr Must be at least 18 years of age.br Highly recommended to have an LLC Operating Agreement.