Finance Code § 158.058

Sec. 158.058. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION. (a) On or before December 31 of each year, a registrant shall renew its registration for the next calendar year and shall pay to the commissioner a renewal fee in an amount not to exceed $500 as determined by the finance commission. To renew a registration, a registrant must continue to meet all standards for registration provided by this chapter. (b) If a registrant fails to file a renewal and pay the renewal fee on or before December 31 of a calendar year, the registrant's registration is considered expired at that time and the registrant: (1) must reapply for registration as provided by Section 158.053; and (2) may not conduct business as a residential mortgage loan servicer until the registration is approved. (c) The commissioner may refuse to renew a registration if the registrant: (1) has failed to pay any fees or penalties imposed under this chapter; (2) has failed to provide the surety bond required under this chapter; or (3) is not in compliance with any final order of the commissioner. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 588 (S.B. 17), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.