Common use of 3Effective Time Clause in Contracts

3Effective Time. On or (if agreed by IBTX and SouthState) prior to the Closing Date, SouthState and IBTX, respectively, shall cause to be filed a certificate of merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Texas (the “Texas Secretary”) in accordance with the TBOC and articles of merger with the Secretary of State of the State of South Carolina (the “South Carolina Secretary”) in accordance with the SCBCA (collectively, the “Certificates of Merger”). The Merger shall become effective at such time as specified in the Certificates of Merger in accordance with the relevant provisions of the TBOC and SCBCA, or at such other time as shall be provided by applicable law (such time hereinafter referred to as the “Effective Time”).