Texas § 1803.055 SOLICITOR REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND FEE.

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§ 1803.055 — SOLICITOR REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND FEE.

Texas § 1803.055

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Tex. Occupations Code Code Ann. § 1803.055 (2026).

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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 acc

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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.