(a) An amendment to the articles of incorporation does not affect:
(1) any existing cause of action in favor of or against the corporation;
(2) any pending suit to which the corporation is a party; or
(3) the existing rights of any person.
(b) If an amendment to the articles of incorporation changes the name of the corporation, a suit brought by or against the corporation under its former name does not abate for that reason.
Official text of the Texas Transportation Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.