Sec. 1803.055. SOLICITOR REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND FEE. (a) Before beginning solicitations for a public safety entity or public safety publication, a public safety solicitor shall file with the secretary of state a registration statement containing:
(1) the name, street and mailing address, and telephone number of the solicitor;
(2) the name, street and mailing address, and telephone number of each public safety entity or public safety publication for whom the solicitor solicits or will solicit in this state; and
(3) if the solicitor is a nonresident, an irrevocable written consent appointing the secretary of state as agent for service of process on the solicitor for any action pertaining to a violation of this chapter.
(b) The registration statement required by Subsection (a) must be accompanied by:
(1) a $500 registration fee; and
(2) a bond as required by Section 1803.056.
(c) A registration statement takes effect on the date the secretary of state issues a certificate and is valid for one year. The statement may be renewed annually by filing a renewal registration statement and paying the registration fee required by Subsection (b).
(d) A solicitor shall file an updated statement with the secretary of state not later than the 30th day after the date of a change of street address, mailing address, phone number, or name.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 11 - Regulation of Sales and Solicitation
Chapter 1803 - Solicitation for Public Safety Organizations
Subchapter B. Registration and Bond Requirements
Section 1803.051. Registration
Section 1803.052. Eligibility to Use Solicitor
Section 1803.053. Registration Statement by Public Safety Entity or Publication
Section 1803.054. Public Safety Entity Registration Fee