(a) The department may conditionally accept an incomplete application for registration under this subchapter if the motor carrier complies with § 643.053.
(b) The department shall notify a motor carrier that an application is incomplete and inform the carrier of the information required for completion. If the motor carrier fails to provide the information before the 46th day after the date the department provides the notice, the application is considered withdrawn, and the department shall retain each fee required by § 643.053(1).