Tex. Fin. Code Section 156.208
Renewals

(a-1)

A residential mortgage loan company license issued under this chapter is valid through December 31 of the year of issuance and may be renewed on or before its expiration date if the residential mortgage loan company:

(1)

pays to the commissioner a renewal fee in an amount determined by the commissioner not to exceed $375;

(2)

has not shown a pattern or practice of abusive mortgage activity and has no civil judgments or liens that, in the commissioner’s opinion, directly impact the ability of the residential mortgage loan company to conduct business while safeguarding and protecting the public interest; and

(3)

continues to meet the minimum requirements for license issuance.

(b-1)

Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160, Sec. 87(6), eff. September 1, 2013.

(b-2)

Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160, Sec. 87(6), eff. September 1, 2013.

(c)

An application for renewal shall be in the form prescribed by the commissioner.

(d)

On receipt of a request for a renewal of a license issued under this subchapter, the commissioner may conduct a criminal background check under Section 156.206 (Criminal and Other Background Checks).

(e)

A renewal fee is not refundable and may not be credited or applied to any other fee or indebtedness owed by the person paying the fee.

(f)

Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(7), eff. September 1, 2011.

(g)

Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(7), eff. September 1, 2011.

(h)

Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(7), eff. September 1, 2011.

(i)

Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(7), eff. September 1, 2011.

(j)

Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160, Sec. 87(6), eff. September 1, 2013.

(k)

In addition to the disciplinary action by the commissioner authorized under Section 156.303 (Disciplinary Action; Cease and Desist Order)(a)(7), the commissioner may collect a fee in an amount not to exceed $50 for any returned check or credit card charge back.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1254, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 867, Sec. 90, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.747, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 170, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 859 (S.B. 988), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1018 (H.B. 955), Sec. 6.09, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 905 (H.B. 2783), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1317 (H.B. 2774), Sec. 12, eff. January 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (S.B. 1124), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655 (S.B. 1124), Sec. 65(a)(7), eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (S.B. 1004), Sec. 28, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (S.B. 1004), Sec. 87(6), eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 156.208 — Renewals, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FI/htm/FI.­156.­htm#156.­208 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

156.001
Short Title 156.002
Definitions 156.003
Secondary Market Transactions 156.004
Disclosure to Applicant 156.005
Affiliated Business Arrangements 156.101
Administration and Enforcement of Chapter 156.102
Rulemaking Authority 156.103
Powers of Commissioner 156.104
Mortgage Industry Advisory Committee 156.105
Standard Forms 156.201
Licenses Required 156.202
Exemptions 156.203
Application 156.206
Criminal and Other Background Checks 156.207
Issuance of License 156.208
Renewals 156.209
Denial of Applications and Renewals 156.210
Conditional License 156.211
Change of Address or Sponsorship 156.212
Maintenance and Location of Offices 156.213
Mortgage Call Report 156.301
Inspections 156.302
Administrative Penalty 156.303
Disciplinary Action 156.304
Fee Assessment and Disclosure 156.305
Restitution 156.401
Hearings and Judicial Review 156.402
Civil Actions and Injunctive Relief 156.403
Burden of Proof to Establish an Exemption 156.404
Reliance on Written Notices from Commissioner 156.406
Unlicensed Activity 156.501
Recovery Fund 156.502
Funding 156.503
Statute of Limitations 156.504
Procedure for Recovery 156.505
Recovery Limits 156.506
Revocation or Suspension of License for Payment from Recovery Fund 156.507
Subrogation 156.508
Failure to Comply with Subchapter or Rule Adopted by the Finance Commission 156.551
Mortgage Grant Fund 156.552
Funding 156.553
Management of Fund 156.554
Disbursement from Fund 156.555
Payment of Claims for Fraudulent Unlicensed Activity 156.556
Rules 156.2012
Registered Financial Services Company 156.2041
Qualifications and Requirements for License: Mortgage Company 156.2042
Qualifications and Requirements for License: Credit Union Subsidiary Organization 156.2043
Qualifications and Requirements for License: Auxiliary Mortgage Loan Activity Company 156.2044
Qualifications and Requirements for License: Independent Contractor Loan Processor or Underwriter Company 156.2046
Conviction of Offense 156.2081
Reinstatement After Expiration 156.3011
Issuance and Enforcement of Subpoena
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 156.208’s source at texas​.gov