SECTION 86.103. Registration Term, Renewal, and Expiration

(a) Registration term and renewal. An initial registration is effective from the date of its issuance until November 30. A registration must be renewed annually to remain effective. After renewal, a registration is effective for a term of one year, from December 1 of a calendar year to November 30 of the next calendar year.

(b) Due date for annual fee. The annual fee described by §86.102(b) of this title (relating to Fees) is due by November 30 of each year.

(c) Expiration. If a registrant does not pay the annual fee, the registration will expire on November 30.

(d) Late renewal. A person may renew an expired registration by December 30 by paying the annual fee. In order to renew an expired registration after December 30, a person must pay any registration fee for a prior year and the late filing fee described by §86.102 of this title.

Source Note: The provisions of this §86.103 adopted to be effective September 5, 2019, 44 TexReg 4723; amended to be effective September 7, 2023, 48 TexReg 4850