1. (a) An initial application must contain:

   1. (1) the name, address and telephone number of each operator if different from the owner;
   2. (2) the street address, county, mailing address and telephone number of the principal location of the career counseling service;
   3. (3) the name, address and telephone number of each owner;
   4. (4) the assumed name under which the career counseling service is to operate;
   5. (5) a current financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant;
   6. (6) the required bond or assignment of security; and
   7. (7) the required fee.

2. (b) A renewal application must contain:

   1. (1) any changes in information provided on the initial application or subsequent renewal applications;
   2. (2) the current department certificate of authority number;
   3. (3) a current financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant; and
   4. (4) the appropriate renewal fee.
3. (c) Both initial and renewal applications shall include a statement indicating the owner has read and is familiar with the provisions of the Act and these rules.
4. (d) Before a certificate of authority can be issued or renewed for anyone using an assumed name they must have first complied with the Assumed Business or Professional Name Act, Texas Business and Commerce Code, Chapter 36. If the career counseling service is incorporated, compliance with the Texas Business Corporation Act, §2.05, is also required. Proof of the career counseling service's compliance with the statutes cited is required on the application.
5. (e) If the applicant is a corporation, both initial and renewal applications shall include a certification that the corporation is in good standing with the State Comptroller's Office and the Secretary of State's Office.
6. (f) No initial or renewal certificate of authority application will be considered filed until the department has received the written application form, a current financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant, bond or assignment of security, and all applicable fees.
7. (g) If a career counseling service certificate of authority is not renewed before it expires, it may be renewed by submitting a renewal application, payment of the renewal fee and late fee. This submittal must be postmarked before midnight of the 30th day following the certificate expiration date.

Source Note:The provisions of this §62.21 adopted to be effective November 1, 1994, 19 TexReg 6763.