(a) The finance commission by rule shall prescribe the licensing or registration period for licenses and registrations issued under Chapters 342, 345, 347, 348, 351, 352, 353, 371, 393, and 394 of this code and Chapter 1956, Occupations Code, not to exceed two years.
(b) In adopting rules under Subsection (a), the finance commission shall set terms for licenses that comply with Chapter 180 and the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-289).
(c) If the finance commission prescribes the term of a license or registration under Subsection (a) for a period other than one year, the commissioner shall prorate the applicable fee required under a chapter specified in Subsection (a) as necessary to reflect the term of the license or registration.
Official text of the Texas Finance Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.