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.