Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 4001.102. Consent for Service of Process

(a) This section applies only to an issuer, dealer, or investment adviser that is:

(b) Unless a board rule specifies otherwise, an issuer, dealer, or investment adviser subject to this section must include in an application filed with or notice filing submitted to the commissioner a provision that appoints the commissioner as the attorney of the issuer, dealer, or investment adviser who may be served with process in any action or proceeding against the issuer, dealer, or investment adviser that arises out of any transaction subject to this title.

(c) The provision required by Subsection (b) must be executed by an authorized agent of the issuer, dealer, or investment adviser filing the application or submitting the notice filing.

(d) Service of process on the commissioner in accordance with a provision executed under this section has the same effect as if the issuer, dealer, or investment adviser was created or formed under the laws of this state and served with process in this state.

(e) If the commissioner is served with process in accordance with a provision executed under this section, the commissioner shall forward the process by United States mail to the last known address of the issuer, dealer, or investment adviser.