1. (a) Certification. Certification under this program shall allow the approved community to use the words "Texas Certified Retirement Community" as well as any marks created by the department for use in the program, to promote the community to retirees, potential retirees and to any other interested parties.

2. (b) Expiration and renewal of Certification.

   1. (1) A community's certification expires on the fifth anniversary of the date the initial certification is issued.

   2. (2) To be considered for recertification by the department, an applicant community must:

      1. (A) complete and submit a new application (including appropriate fees); and
      2. (B) submit data demonstrating the success or failure of the community's efforts to market and promote itself as a desirable location for retirees and potential retirees.

Source Note:The provisions of this §17.604 adopted to be effective January 10, 2013, 38 TexReg 241.