Sec. 221.083.  CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION.  (a)  The original and two copies of the articles of dissolution shall be delivered to the secretary of state.
(b)  If the secretary of state finds that the articles of dissolution comply with this chapter and have been authorized by the sponsoring entity's governing body, the secretary of state, on payment of all fees required by this chapter, shall:
(1)  write "filed" on the original and each copy of the articles of dissolution and the month, day, and year of the filing; 
(2)  file the original in the office of the secretary of state;  and
(3)  issue two certificates of dissolution with a copy of the articles of dissolution attached to each.
(c)  The secretary of state shall deliver a certificate of dissolution with a copy of the articles of dissolution attached to the representative of the dissolved development corporation and to the sponsoring entity's governing body.
(d)  The existence of the development corporation ceases on issuance of the certificates of dissolution, except for the purpose of suits, other proceedings, and appropriate corporate action by the directors and officers of the corporation as provided by this chapter.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.