(a) An applicant who is an officer or employee of a state agency is not required to provide a surety bond. For the purpose of this chapter, "state agency" has the meaning assigned by §2052.101, Government Code.
(b) An applicant who is an officer or employee of a state agency and does not provide a surety bond must complete the traditional notary public application entitled "Application for Appointment as a Notary Public Without Bond" (Form 2301-NB).
(c) The State Agency employing the applicant must submit the completed application to the State Office of Risk Management.
(d) The State Office of Risk Management shall complete the verification certificate on the application and forward the completed application to the Office of the Secretary of State for processing.
(e) The secretary of state shall commission the applicant if:
  (1) the applicant meets the eligibility requirements stated in §87.10 of this title (relating to Eligibility to Hold the Office of Notary Public);
  (2) the applicant submits:
    (A) a properly completed and executed application verified by the State Office of Risk Management;
    (B) the statement of officer required by article XVI, §1 Texas Constitution;
    (C) the payment of fees required by §406.007(a)(2) and§406.007(b), Government Code; and
  (3) no good cause exists for rejecting the application.

Source Note: The provisions of this §87.20 adopted to be effective August 19, 2018, 43 TexReg 5355