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) a biographical affidavit from each controlling person as defined in Texas Occupations Code §1306.004, or a form indicating there has been no change in the biographical affidavit since the previous registration or renewal from each controlling person;
   3. (3) a completed criminal history questionnaire from each controlling person as defined in Texas Occupations Code §1306.004, if applicable;
   4. (4) an updated list of administrator(s) appointed by the provider, if any, including each administrator's name, assumed name, street address, telephone number, and department registration number;
   5. (5) an updated list of sellers of the provider's identity recovery service contracts, including each seller's name, assumed name, street address, and telephone number;
   6. (6) the required fee; and
   7. (7) proof of new or continuing financial security as prescribed under §90.40.
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 1306, 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 1306 or this chapter with an expired registration.

Source Note:The provisions of this §90.21 adopted to be effective November 16, 2009, 34 TexReg 7799.