1. (a) Within 90 days of a license being issued, it must be registered by:

   1. (1) completing a board registration form; and
   2. (2) submitting payment of the initial registration fee of $561.00, and additional fees and surcharges as applicable.

2. (b) Subsequent registration will be biennially by:

   1. (1) completing the renewal form;
   2. (2) submitting payment of a biennial registration fee of $557.00, and additional fees and surcharges as applicable; and
   3. (3) completing biennial continuing education (CE) required under §185.9 of this chapter.

3. (c) Failure to renew before the expiration date will result in increased charges as follows:

   1. (1) 1-90 days late -- renewal fee plus one half of the renewal fee; and
   2. (2) 91 days-1 year late -- double the renewal fee.
4. (d) Failure to renew within one year after the expiration date of the license will result in cancellation of the license.

Source Note:The provisions of this §185.8 adopted to be effective January 9, 2025, 50 TexReg 391.