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Texas Stock Exchange Receives SEC Approval
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), based in Dallas, Texas, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to operate as an exchange, with plans to begin listing shares in 2026.
October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
On May 14, 2025, Texas Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 (“S.B. 29”) into law, significantly reforming the Texas Business Organizations Code (“TBOC”) to promote Texas as a preferred state of incorporation for both public and private companies.
May 16, 2025 • V&E Corporate Governance Update
May 16, 2025 • 6-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises HF Sinclair on Investment in Western Gateway Pipeline
Vinson & Elkins advised HF Sinclair Corporation in connection with its entry into a joint venture agreement with Phillips 66 …
August 11, 2026
August 11, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Fermi Inc. on $431.25 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering
Vinson & Elkins advised Fermi Inc. in connection with its upsized private offering of $375 million aggregate principal amount of …
July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Represented Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC) in an agreement to acquire all equity interests in Aethon III LLC, Aethon …
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins advised Lane42 Investment Partners, LLC and Karis Midstream Partners in the acquisition of Aqua Terra Permian, LLC …
January 6, 2026
January 6, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Blackstone on Acquisition of Shermco from Gryphon Investors
Vinson & Elkins advised Blackstone Inc. in its entry into an agreement to acquire Shermco Intermediate, LLC, a leading independent provider of electrical system maintenance, engineering, testing, and repair services for various industries across the U.S. and Canada, from funds managed by Gryphon Investors.
August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025 • 1-minute read
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