Occupations Code § 2153.163

Sec. 2153.163. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN LICENSES. (a) Except for good cause shown, the comptroller in writing shall permit a person who is the successor in interest to a business the license of which has expired to operate the business under the license as if the license has not expired if: (1) the person requests an extension of the expired license; (2) the license expired as a result of: (A) the license holder's death or dissolution; or (B) a condition involving receivership or bankruptcy; and (3) the county judge in the county in which the business is located or a probate judge with jurisdiction over the matter certifies that the person is the successor to the licensed business. (b) An extension of an expired license under this section: (1) expires in the same manner a license expires; and (2) is subject to suspension or cancellation in the same manner as any other license issued under this subchapter. (c) A person whose extension of an expired license expires may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements for obtaining an original license under this subchapter. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. SUBCHAPTER E. PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS