Form detail
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Form 05-102
Public Information Report
Country
United States
Revision year
2026
Methods
paper, efile
Updated
2026-05-02
Public Information Report
Texas annual information report filed with the franchise-tax package for many entity types.
Who must file: Texas entities that must file a Public Information Report as part of the annual franchise-tax filing package, generally instead of an Ownership Information Report.
Practical overview
The Public Information Report is the state-information layer attached to the annual Texas franchise-tax cycle. Founders often focus only on whether tax is owed and miss that the information report can still be part of staying compliant.
Practical steps
- Confirm whether the entity files a Public Information Report rather than an Ownership Information Report.
- Gather the reporting details the Comptroller requires for the annual filing.
- File it together with the Texas franchise-tax report package by the annual due date.
Due-date notes
Annual Texas Public Information Report due date.
Timing: May 15 each year
Extension reference: Follows the franchise-tax filing cycle
Penalty snapshot
Failure to satisfy the overall Texas franchise-tax filing package can contribute to penalties, forfeiture notices, and loss of good standing.
Related forms
Related guides
Primary sources
- Texas Franchise Tax Report Forms for 2026Verified 2026-05-02
- Official 2026 Public Information Report PDFVerified 2026-05-02
- Texas Franchise TaxVerified 2026-05-02
Important disclaimer
This library is for general tax education only. Always verify filing obligations, due dates, and tax consequences against the cited primary source or with a qualified tax professional.