(a) A person may not act as a contractor or engage in any activities that require registration as a contractor in this state unless the person is registered with the department.
(b) A person registering with the department as a contractor must:
  (1) submit a completed application on a department-approved form;
  (2) submit proof of:
    (A) general liability insurance as required in §74.40; or
    (B) self-insurance by a qualifying institution of higher education;
  (3) pay the fee required by §74.80; and
  (4) designate at least one responsible party who meets the requirements of §74.24.

Source Note: The provisions of this §74.22 adopted to be effective July 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 4590; amended to be effective November 15, 2013, 38 TexReg 7949