To start a business in the State of Texas, one needs to get an ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE.
Commonly known as "doing business as / dba", most banks require an Assumed Name Certificate to
open a business bank account. It is necessary to obtain an Assumed Name Certificate in every county
where business will be conducted.

The filing fee for an assumed name in Parker County is $26.00.

An Assumed Name Certificate is good for ten (10) years from the date of filing unless a shorter period of
time is specified on the certificate. The Clerk has no duty to notify a party of the expiration of a certificate, therefore, it is the owner’s responsibility to make sure a new certificate is filed timely.