1. (a) A public safety entity or public safety publication may not solicit unless the entity or publication:

   1. (1) files a registration statement under Section 1803.053; and
   2. (2) pays a registration fee under Section 1803.054.

2. (b) A public safety entity or public safety publication may not use a public safety solicitor, and a person may not act as a public safety solicitor unless the solicitor:

   1. (1) files a registration statement and pays the registration fee under Section 1803.055; and
   2. (2) files and maintains a bond under Section 1803.056.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.