Sec. 23.101.  FORMATION.  (a)  An institution or order, by resolution or other consent of its members, may incorporate under this subchapter if the institution or order is:
(1)  the grand lodge of Texas, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons;
(2)  the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas;
(3)  the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars of Texas;
(4)  the grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Texas;  or
(5)  another similar institution or order organized for charitable or benevolent purposes.
(b)  A corporation formed under this subchapter shall file a certificate of formation in accordance with Chapter 4 that complies with this subchapter.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.