UCC Filing Issues with Texas Business and Commerce Code Requirements
Been dealing with a nightmare situation where our UCC-1 filing got rejected twice by the Texas SOS office. They keep citing violations of the Texas Business and Commerce Code but won't specify exactly what section or requirement we're missing. Our debtor is a limited partnership that recently changed its registered name, and we're securing equipment financing for construction machinery. The collateral description follows the standard format we've always used, but something about the Texas Business and Commerce Code compliance is tripping us up. Has anyone else run into specific Texas requirements that differ from the standard UCC Article 9 procedures? The loan closes next week and we can't afford another rejection. Any insights on what Texas-specific provisions might be causing the rejections would be hugely appreciated.
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Caleb Stone
Texas has some quirky requirements that aren't immediately obvious. The Business and Commerce Code Title 1 has specific provisions about entity name accuracy that go beyond just matching the charter documents. Did you verify the exact legal name as it appears on the current Texas Secretary of State records? Even small discrepancies like 'LLC' vs 'L.L.C.' can cause rejections.
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Daniel Price
•This is so frustrating! We had the same issue last month. The debtor's articles of organization showed one format but their assumed name certificate showed another. Which one takes precedence for UCC filings in Texas?
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Caleb Stone
•Always go with the entity's legal name as shown in the most recent filing with the Texas Secretary of State. Assumed names don't count for UCC purposes - you need the exact legal entity name from the formation documents or amendments.
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Olivia Evans
Had a similar rejection mess with Texas filings. The problem was our collateral description wasn't specific enough under Texas Business and Commerce Code Section 9.108. Texas seems to be stricter about 'all equipment' type descriptions than other states. Try being more specific about the construction machinery types and model numbers if you have them.
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Jade Santiago
•We did include specific equipment types - excavators, bulldozers, compaction equipment. But maybe we need actual model numbers? The financing statement form seemed to accept general categories.
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Olivia Evans
•Model numbers aren't required, but make sure you're not using super generic language. 'Construction equipment' is too broad. 'Excavators, bulldozers, compaction equipment located at [address]' is much better for Texas filings.
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Sophia Bennett
•We started using Certana.ai's document checker after getting burned on collateral descriptions. You upload your UCC-1 draft and it flags potential issues before filing. Saved us from three rejections last quarter.
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Aiden Chen
Oh man, Texas UCC filings are the worst!! We've been rejected so many times for the stupidest reasons. Last week they rejected our continuation because we didn't include some obscure reference number. The online portal doesn't even explain what half the fields mean. Why can't they just make this process straightforward?
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Zoey Bianchi
•Tell me about it! Been filing UCCs for 15 years and Texas is by far the most finicky. The Business and Commerce Code requirements seem to change every few months.
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Aiden Chen
•Exactly! And their customer service is useless. They just read you the same code sections without explaining what actually needs to be fixed.
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Christopher Morgan
Check if your limited partnership filing is current with the Texas Secretary of State. If the entity is in 'not in good standing' status, that could trigger automatic UCC rejection even if everything else is correct. Texas Business and Commerce Code has provisions about entity status affecting secured transaction filings.
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Jade Santiago
•Good point - I'll check their entity status. The partnership did have some issues with their annual report filing earlier this year.
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Christopher Morgan
•Yeah, that's probably it. Texas won't accept UCC filings against entities that aren't in good standing. Get them to file their annual report first, then resubmit your UCC-1.
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Aurora St.Pierre
•Wait, is this actually true? I thought UCC filings were separate from entity status issues. That seems like a strange requirement.
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Grace Johnson
I've been using Certana's UCC verification tool for Texas filings specifically because of these issues. You upload your financing statement draft and it cross-references against Texas Business and Commerce Code requirements. It caught a debtor name mismatch that would have definitely gotten rejected. Much easier than trying to decode the rejection notices.
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Jade Santiago
•That sounds exactly like what we need. Does it handle the Texas-specific requirements or just general UCC stuff?
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Grace Johnson
•It covers Texas-specific provisions. The tool flagged that our collateral description needed to be more specific for Texas compliance. Saved us from what would have been our third rejection.
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Jayden Reed
Another thing to check - did the limited partnership change its name recently through an amendment? Sometimes there's a lag between when the amendment is filed and when it shows up in the searchable database. Texas requires the debtor name to match exactly what's in their current records.
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Jade Santiago
•Yes! They filed an amendment about 6 weeks ago. How long does it usually take for Texas to update their records?
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Jayden Reed
•Usually 2-3 weeks, but it can be longer during busy periods. Check the Texas Secretary of State website to see if the amendment shows up in their entity search.
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Nora Brooks
•This happened to us too. Filed UCC using the new name but the amendment wasn't processed yet. Had to wait another month to refile.
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Eli Wang
Have you tried calling the Texas Secretary of State UCC division directly? Sometimes they can tell you exactly what's wrong with your filing. The phone number is on their website under Business Services.
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Jade Santiago
•I tried calling but got transferred around for 45 minutes. Finally gave up. Maybe I'll try again tomorrow morning.
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Eli Wang
•Call right when they open at 8 AM. That's when you're most likely to get someone knowledgeable on the line.
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Cassandra Moon
Texas Business and Commerce Code Section 9.516 lists specific reasons for rejection. Could be something as simple as a missing signature or incorrect filing fee. Did you double-check that your filing fee calculation is correct for the number of debtors and continuation period?
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Jade Santiago
•We paid the standard $15 fee. Is there an additional fee for limited partnerships or multiple debtors?
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Cassandra Moon
•No additional fee for entity type, but if you have multiple debtors there might be additional charges. Check their fee schedule online.
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Zane Hernandez
•The fee structure is confusing. We overpaid by $10 last time just to be safe, and they still rejected the filing for name issues.
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Genevieve Cavalier
I'm betting it's the debtor name issue combined with the entity status problem. Texas is really strict about both. Get the partnership back in good standing first, then use their exact legal name from the updated records. That should solve your rejection problem.
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Jade Santiago
•Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'm going to check the entity status first thing tomorrow and then verify the exact name format. Really appreciate all the help!
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Genevieve Cavalier
•Good luck! Texas UCC filings can be tricky but once you get the name and status right, they usually go through without issues.
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Ethan Scott
One more thing - make sure you're using the correct mailing address for the debtor. Texas Business and Commerce Code requires the address to match what's on file with the Secretary of State. If the partnership changed addresses recently, that could be another reason for rejection.
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Jade Santiago
•We used the address from their most recent annual report. Should be current but I'll double-check.
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Ethan Scott
•Yeah, that should be fine. The address issues usually come up when people use operational addresses instead of the registered address.
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Lola Perez
•Actually ran into this exact problem with a Texas filing last year. The debtor had moved but hadn't updated their registered address. Rejection city until we got that sorted out.
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Omar Mahmoud
I've dealt with similar Texas UCC rejections and it's usually a combination of issues. First, verify the limited partnership's exact legal name in the Texas Secretary of State database - if they changed names recently, make sure the amendment has been fully processed. Second, check if the entity is in good standing (Texas won't accept UCC filings against entities with compliance issues). Third, be more specific in your collateral description - instead of "construction machinery," try "excavators, bulldozers, and compaction equipment located at [specific address]." Texas Business and Commerce Code Section 9.108 is stricter about generic descriptions than other states. Finally, double-check that all addresses match their registered office exactly. With your tight timeline, I'd also recommend calling the UCC division at 8 AM sharp - they're most helpful first thing in the morning.
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Miguel Harvey
•This is incredibly helpful! As someone new to Texas UCC filings, I've been wondering about these specific state requirements. The distinction between generic vs. specific collateral descriptions makes so much sense now. Quick question - when you mention checking entity status, is there a specific portal or search function on the Texas SOS website that shows the "good standing" status clearly? I want to make sure I'm looking in the right place before attempting my first Texas filing.
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