Renewal of Expired License

Sec. 4003.007. RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE. (a) A person whose license has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the license by: (1) filing a renewal application with the department in the form prescribed by the department; and (2) paying to the department: (A) the required renewal fee; and (B) an additional fee equal to one-half of the required renewal fee. (b) A person whose license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license without taking the applicable examination by: (1) filing a new application with the department; and (2) paying to the department: (A) the license fee; and (B) an additional fee equal to one-half of the license fee. (c) A person whose license has been expired for one year or more may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license by: (1) submitting to reexamination, if examination is required for original issuance of the license; and (2) complying with the other requirements and procedures for obtaining an original license. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 7, eff. April 1, 2005.