The submitter should retain the original signed application and statement of officer for the duration of the commission to which those documents apply. If the submitter intends to destroy the original documents prior to expiration of the commission, the submitter should confirm with the secretary of state that the image file transmitted with the application is stored and available in the secretary of state's computer system.

Source Note:The provisions of this §87.61 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 9395.