DBA / Assumed Name Practical

Opening a Shop in Henderson Under a Name That Isn't Yours

If you work alone under a business name, the DBA path usually starts at the county clerk. The same is true for a general partnership. The Texas Secretary of State says county filing applies in each county where the business has an office.

In Rusk County, that means the County Clerk in Henderson. The form is called the Assumed Name Form, and the office is at 115 North Main, Suite 206.

LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, and similar filing entities use the Secretary of State route instead. Either way, a DBA is only a name record. It is not a sales-tax permit, health permit, city approval, or trademark.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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