1. (a) In order for a provider to continue operating in this state, a registration must be renewed annually.
2. (b) Non-receipt of a registration renewal notice from the department does not exempt a person from any requirements of this chapter.

3. (c) Renewal applications for registration must provide the department with all of the following required information, on forms prescribed by the executive director:

   1. (1) a completed registration form;
   2. (2) the number of service contracts sold by the provider in the preceding 12-month period;
   3. (3) the updated lists of information required under §77.20(d);
   4. (4) a biographical affidavit from each controlling person as defined in Texas Occupations Code §1304.0035, or a form indicating there has been no change in the biographical affidavit since the previous registration or renewal from each controlling person;
   5. (5) a completed criminal history questionnaire from each controlling person as defined in Texas Occupations Code §1304.0035, if applicable;
   6. (6) the required fee; and
   7. (7) proof of new or continuing financial security as prescribed under §77.40.
4. (d) Falsification of information on an application is cause for denial and/or revocation of the registration.
5. (e) The department may refuse to renew a registration if the applicant or a controlling person of the applicant has violated Texas Occupation Code, Chapter 1304, this chapter, or a rule or an order issued by the commission or executive director.
6. (f) A person shall not perform work requiring registration under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1304 or this chapter with an expired registration.

Source Note:The provisions of this §77.21 adopted to be effective November 16, 2009, 34 TexReg 7791.