Houston, TX asked in Business Law for Texas

Q: In Texas as an individual can i create a non profit , llc, sole proprietor or what .

I would like to start a community outreach program to help people in Texas with basic needs like food, clothing, water, etc the law is so confusing in Texas. Your help to understand this matter is greatly appreciated. Should my business be a non profit, llc, sole proprietor, or what as I am an individual with no help.

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A: A non-profit corporation is required to have at least three individuals as its governing authority.

Texas does not explicitly recognize "non-profit LLCs" but you can form an LLC with a non-profit purpose whose sole member is a non-profit corporation.

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