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Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) If the limited partnership that is the subject of a derivative proceeding commences an inquiry into the allegations made in a demand or petition and the person or group of persons described by Section 153.404 is conducting an active review of the allegations in good faith, the court shall stay a derivative proceeding for not more than 60 days until the review is completed and a determination is made by the person or group regarding what further action, if any, should be taken.
(b) To obtain a stay, the limited partnership must provide the court with a written statement agreeing to advise the court and the limited partner making the demand of the determination promptly on the completion of the review of the matter.
(c) A stay, on motion, may be reviewed every 60 days for continuation of the stay if the limited partnership provides the court and the limited partner with a written statement of the status of the review and the reasons why an extension for a period not to exceed 60 additional days is appropriate. An extension shall be granted for a period not to exceed 60 days if the court determines that the continuation is appropriate in the interests of the partnership.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Business Organizations Code - BUS ORG § 153.405. Stay of Proceeding - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/business-organizations-code/bus-org-sect-153-405/
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