Kept simple · Texas
3 Best Registered Agents in Texas (2026): Simply Ranked
The short version
- Must an LLC name one?
- Required: yes
- Statute's word
- Registered agent
- Price of an agent
- $99 to $149 per year
- Our pick
- Mainstay Filing, TX Registered Agent.org then Texas Registered Agent.ai
Texas, ranked
Why this order? The checks are explained here.1. Mainstay Filing: best for one price in every state
$149 a year, then $149
Mainstay Filing ranks first in Texas. A single yearly price, $149, follows the LLC across state lines.
TX Registered Agent.org costs $150 less over three years. It works only in Texas.
Includes
- An in-state street address
- Free scans of three government mailings a year
- Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
Good
- Usable wherever you register
- Just $149 a year
Against
- $50 a year above TX Registered Agent.org
- Report filing needs the formation package
2. TX Registered Agent.org: best for an LLC that stays put
$99 a year, then $99
Second place: TX Registered Agent.org, since the local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state.
Includes
- A local address
- Legal papers scanned online
Good
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
- Under Mainstay Filing on yearly price
Against
- Single-state coverage
- Excludes the Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report from the price
3. Texas Registered Agent.ai: best for another local option
$99 a year, then $99
Third place: Texas Registered Agent.ai, since the local price is $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for one state.
It charges what TX Registered Agent.org charges.
Includes
- A local address
- Legal papers scanned online
Good
- Annual price $99, renewal price $99
- Under Mainstay Filing on yearly price
Against
- Single-state coverage
- Excludes the Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report from the price
Prices
| # | Company | Year one | After year one | Total | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149/yr | $447 | An in-state street address; free scans of three government mailings a year; Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | TX Registered Agent.org | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | A local address; legal papers scanned online | Visit TX Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Texas Registered Agent.ai | $99 | $99/yr | $297 | A local address; legal papers scanned online | Visit Texas Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The facts
Must the LLC name a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Law: Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.201. from sos.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short
Who may be the agent?
A Texas resident, including an owner, officer or employee, or an organization registered or authorized in Texas with a business office at the registered office. The company cannot be its own agent, and the agent has to consent.
If you qualify, you can be your own agent at no cost.
What does an agent cost?
Our picks charge $99 to $149 a year. Three years cost $297 to $447.
Whichever agent you name, the state's fees stay the same.
What does an agent do?
It receives lawsuits and official state mail for the LLC at an address in Texas.
Ask how fast the agent tells you when something arrives. Service of process, defined
What does the state bill yearly?
The Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report comes each year with no fee. In the state's words the filing is due May 15. Note it early.
from comptroller.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short
Why this order?
Mainstay Filing wins on work included. That check carries 27%.
Five checks: three-year cost (38%), work included (27%), readable pricing (13%), renewal steadiness (11%) and state coverage (11%).
Reach decides it: fifty states against one.
Texas: registered agents
| Item | Rule or amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LLC filing fee | $300 | from sos.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Required: yes | from sos.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Recurring report | No fee | from comptroller.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Three-year state total | $300 | Sum of the rows above |
Questions
Can I be my own agent?
Usually. Check who qualifies and which address counts.
Which addresses count?
The address has to be a street address where papers can be handed to the agent during normal business hours. A mailbox service or answering service alone does not qualify.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Across three years: Mainstay Filing at $447, TX Registered Agent.org at $297, Texas Registered Agent.ai at $297
Where do the figures come from?
State fees come from Texas's official documents. Service prices come from each company's price page. Both are dated here.
Must I use a service?
No law requires a service. It is a paid convenience.
Which registered agent should I use in Texas?
Mainstay Filing, because $149 annually buys the same agent service in all fifty states. Then TX Registered Agent.org and Texas Registered Agent.ai.
References
- Charter Simple keeps Texas yearly filing: Annual report on file from comptroller.texas.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Texas report due date on file from statutes.capitol.texas.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Tex on file from sos.texas.gov, confirmed August 2026, and nothing more
- Charter Simple keeps Texas registered agent statute on file from sos.texas.gov, confirmed October 2026, and nothing more
- Mainstay Filing Texas service page, read November 13, 2026
- TX Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Texas Registered Agent.ai pricing page, read November 13, 2026