Texas Business Organizations Code - BUS ORG § 153.309. Effect of Forfeiture of Right to Transact Business

(1) the limited partnership may not maintain an action, suit, or proceeding in a court of this state; and

(2) a successor or assignee of the limited partnership may not maintain an action, suit, or proceeding in a court of this state on a right, claim, or demand arising from the transaction of business by the limited partnership in this state.

(1) impair the validity of a contract or act of the limited partnership; or

(2) prevent the limited partnership from defending an action, suit, or proceeding in a court of this state.