My Texas LLC was forfeited. Do I need a lawyer to fix it?

You don’t always need a lawyer, but restoring a forfeited Texas LLC is a multi-step process involving two separate state agencies. First, you must go through the Texas Comptroller’s Office to file any missing franchise tax or Public Information Reports, pay back penalties and obtain a tax clearance letter. Then you must file for reinstatement with the Texas Secretary of State. 

If you don’t already have accounts with both agencies, this alone adds days to the process. Working with a professional who knows how to file these reinstatements — and who has the authority to sign on behalf of the entity — reduces the risk of rejection and makes sure everything is done correctly the first time.