Sec. 52.036. EFFECT OF FILING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. When the articles of incorporation are filed with the secretary of state, all courts shall receive the articles or a certified copy of the articles as prima facie evidence of:

(1) facts stated in the articles; and

(2) compliance with requirements for incorporation under this chapter.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1107, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.