The Texas Secretary of State announced that online filing, search and order services would be unavailable from September 25 at noon until September 29 at 8 a.m. while SOSPortal replaces SOSDirect and SOSUpload. Routine filings received September 25-28 will not be processed until the new system is implemented. This is a specific September 2026 interruption, not the usual LLC processing time. Texas SOS notice dated September 23
What the notice says
| Window | Effect announced by SOS |
|---|---|
| September 25, noon through September 29, 8 a.m. | Online filing services, searches and orders unavailable |
| September 25 and September 28 | Routine and standard expedited filings still accepted until 5 p.m., but not processed until the new system is implemented |
| September 29 launch | SOSPortal replaces SOSDirect and SOSUpload; SOS says it will support filing, ordering and searching |
Official migration announcement
For a founder filing now
- Do not count a submitted document as approved; keep its receipt and check the state status after launch.
- Separate ordinary review from paid expedited services, and allow for statutory review and errors.
- For a lasting state-choice explanation use the Texas fee guide or eight-state processing guide. This note records the temporary 2026 event.
Frequently asked questions
Is Texas SOS online filing available on September 28, 2026?
The September 23 SOS notice says online business filing, search and ordering services are unavailable from September 25 at noon to September 29 at 8 a.m. Check the current portal status before trying to file.
Will a routine filing accepted September 28 be processed that day?
The September 23 SOS notice says routine and standard expedited filings received September 25 or 28 will not be processed until SOSPortal is implemented.
Does SOSPortal change the Texas LLC formation fee?
The migration notice describes the filing system and service interruption, not a change to the $300 Form 205 state formation fee. See the Texas guide for the official fee source.
Is a filing receipt the same as LLC approval?
No. A filing still undergoes review for statutory requirements. Check the state’s status and accepted document before treating the entity as formed.
This is a dated update, not a live processing guarantee or individualized legal advice. The official pages linked above control current queue and filing status.