Sec. 2153.163.  EXTENSION OF CERTAIN LICENSES.  (a)  Except for good cause shown, the comptroller in writing shall permit a person who is the successor in interest to a business the license of which has expired to operate the business under the license as if the license has not expired if:
(1)  the person requests an extension of the expired license;
(2)  the license expired as a result of:
(A)  the license holder's death or dissolution;  or
(B)  a condition involving receivership or bankruptcy;  and
(3)  the county judge in the county in which the business is located or a probate judge with jurisdiction over the matter certifies that the person is the successor to the licensed business.
(b)  An extension of an expired license under this section:
(1)  expires in the same manner a license expires;  and
(2)  is subject to suspension or cancellation in the same manner as any other license issued under this subchapter.
(c)  A person whose extension of an expired license expires may not renew the license.  The person may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements for obtaining an original license under this subchapter.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.