A person who does not submit a timely renewal application must pay the late fee, as required under paragraph (1) or (2) of this section, as applicable, if the person is eligible to renew the license under § 296.42(e) of this chapter (relating to Initial and Renewal Applications). A renewal application is considered timely if the application, fee, and all required documents are received by DSHS or postmarked before the license expires. If the application, fee, or required documents are deficient and the deficiency is not resolved before the license expires, the renewal application is not timely and is subject to the following late fees:
25 Tex. Admin. Code § 296.92