3 Best Registered Agents in Texas (2026), Plainly Answered
Asked who to hire in Texas in 2026, we'd say Texas Registered Agent.ai ($99 a year), TX Registered Agent.org ($99 a year) and Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), in that order. You will pay $99 to $149 for year one and $297 to $447 by year three.
By the Plain Charter editorial team ·
Quick answer
Is it the law?
Yes, required
Name in the statute
Registered agent
Service price
$99 to $149 yearly
Best picks
Texas Registered Agent.ai, TX Registered Agent.org then Mainstay Filing
Our Texas list
Ranked by how we choose: three-year cost first, then what the price covers.
1Our first pick
1. Texas Registered Agent.ai: best for one-state companies
$99 a year, renews at $99
Start with Texas Registered Agent.ai: it charges $99 a year, $99 at renewal, for an LLC that stays in Texas.
Over three years it costs less than Mainstay Filing, and cost is the biggest factor in our order.
The price covers
A physical in-state address
Online copies of legal papers
Upsides
Annual price $99, renewal price $99
Under the national pick on price
What to weigh
Texas only
The Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report stays on your desk
Prices as published on November 12, 2026. The state's own fees are listed in the requirements below.
Your questions
Do I need a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Under Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.201. source: sos.texas.gov, October 2026
Can anyone 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.
You can be your own agent if you qualify; the state charges nothing extra.
What does an agent cost?
From $99 to $149 a year, $297 to $447 across three years.
No state fee depends on the agent.
What will the agent handle?
It signs for legal papers and state notices on the LLC's behalf, in Texas.
Filing fee, the reports in years two and three, then any minimum tax: that is the three-year line.
A few more questions
Can I act as the agent myself?
Yes, if your address and status fit the state rule.
Which address counts?
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.