1. (a) A MVTSR Application will not be considered complete under this chapter unless:

   1. (1) all applicable information identified on the Title Service Runner License Application form (TSRA Form) has been provided;
   2. (2) all required documentation has been attached;
   3. (3) the applicant identified on the TSRA Form has executed the Applicant Affidavit section of the TSRA Form as described in subsection (c) of this section; and
   4. (4) all applicable fees have been paid.

2. (b) Applicants shall provide all information indicated on the TSRA Form, which information shall include, but is not limited to:

   1. (1) the name of the licensed motor vehicle title service for which the applicant seeks a license to submit or present title documents (sponsoring MVTS), the MVTS license number, and date of issuance;
   2. (2) the name, office address and office phone number of the title service owner, officer or employee who will supervise applicant;
   3. (3) applicant's name, telephone number, social security number, date of birth, Texas driver's license number and citizenship status;
   4. (4) if the applicant or applicant business has previously applied for a MVTS or MVTSR license (or permit) in a Texas County, including Montgomery County, provide the following information: when they applied, where they applied, what was the result of the previous application, and whether the applicant or applicant business has ever had a MVTS or MVTSR license (or permit) revoked or suspended (if revoked or suspended, which county revoked or suspended), when the license was revoked or suspended, and why the license was revoked or suspended; and
   5. (5) a sworn affidavit stating that the applicant is employed by the motor vehicle title service identified on the Application and authorized by that motor vehicle title service to submit or present title documents to the MCTAC.

3. (c) The following documents must be submitted with and attached to the signed and completed TSRA Form:

   1. (1) to show proof of United States citizenship or legal residency, a copy of applicant's valid Texas driver's license and valid Social Security card, or if applicable, a U.S. issued alien identification card by the Department of Homeland Security;
   2. (2) all forms required by Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector, signed and completed as required by the Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector;
   3. (3) sworn affidavits of each owner, partner, officer or director of the licensed title service identified on the TSRA Form, stating that the licensed title service (which must be identified specifically in the statement by name and license no.) employs applicant and authorizes him/her to submit or present title documents to the Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector on its behalf; and
   4. (4) all required background checks.

4. (d) Each Applicant shall execute the Applicant Affidavit Section of the TSRA Form, attesting to the following:

   1. (1) that information provided in and with the Application is true and accurate; and
   2. (2) the applicant is employed by the title service identified in section 1 of the Application to submit or present title documents to the Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector under Chapter 520 of the Texas Transportation Code.

Source Note:The provisions of this §445.7 adopted to be effective December 29, 2025, 50 TexReg 8629.