The SOSDirect site to search businesses requires log-in (https://direct.sos.state.tx.us/acct/acct-login.asp) & "There is a $1.00 statutorily authorized fee associated with each search,
which supports the ongoing operations and enhancements of SOSDirect." However, open datasets available for "Active Franchise Tax Permit Holders" on open data portal.
| Metric | Score | Max Points |
|---|---|---|
| Freely Searchable | 20 | 20 |
| Licensing | 30 | 30 |
| Data Freely Available | 20 | 20 |
| Directors | 0 | 10 |
| Accounts | 0 | 10 |
| Shareholders | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 70 | 100 |
