Texas Registration of Assumed Name/Branch Locations/Entity Name Change is a process that is necessary for businesses in the state of Texas to change their assumed name, branch locations, or entity name. The Texas Secretary of State's office is responsible for registering these changes and issuing a Certificate of Assumed Name/Branch Locations/Entity Name Change. There are three types of Texas Registration of Assumed Name/Branch Locations/Entity Name Change: 1. Assumed Name Registration — Assumed Name Registration allows businesses to operate under a name other than their legal name, such as a trade name, a “doing business as” (DBA) name, or a fictitious name. 2. Branch Location Registration — Branch Location Registration allows businesses to register a new or additional location in the state of Texas. Businesses must register each branch location with the Secretary of State's office. 3. Entity Name Change — Entity Name Change allows businesses to change their legal name. This may involve a change in the type of entity, such as changing from a corporation to a limited liability company.