Section 157.013 - Application for License; Fees(a) An application for a residential mortgage loan originator license must be: (3) on the form prescribed by the commissioner.(b) An application for a residential mortgage loan originator license must be accompanied by:(1) an application fee in an amount determined by the commissioner, not to exceed $500; and(2) for an original license, a recovery fund fee in the amount of $20.(c) An application fee under this section is not refundable and may not be credited or applied to any other fee or indebtedness owed by the person paying the fee.(d) In addition to the disciplinary action by the commissioner authorized under Section 157.024(a)(6), the commissioner may collect a fee in an amount not to exceed $50 for any returned check or credit card charge back.Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 929,Sec. 8, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 160,Sec. 61, eff. 9/1/2013.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 52, eff. 9/1/2011.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147, Sec. 8, eff. 4/1/2010.