PARTNERSHIP DEFINED.
Tex. BUS. ORGS Code § 152.051.
in effect(a) In this section, "association" does not have the meaning of the term "association" under Section 1.002 .
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c) and Section 152.053 (a), an association of two or more persons to carry on a business for profit as owners creates a partnership, regardless of whether:
(1) the persons intend to create a partnership; or
(2) the association is called a "partnership," "joint venture," or other name.
(c) An association or organization is not a partnership if it was created under a statute other than:
(1) this title and the provisions of Title 1 applicable to partnerships and limited partnerships;
(2) a predecessor to a statute referred to in Subdivision (1); or
(3) a comparable statute of another jurisdiction.
(d) The provisions of this chapter govern limited partnerships only to the extent provided by Sections 153.003 and 153.152 and Subchapter H , Chapter 153 .