(a) Terms used in this section have the meanings assigned by Chapter 59 of this title, unless the context indicates otherwise.(b) To renew a license as an auctioneer or associate auctioneer, a licensee must complete six hours of continuing education in courses approved by the department, including two hours of instruction in laws and rules that regulate the conduct of auctioneers and associate auctioneers.(c) The continuing education hours must have been completed within the term of the current license, in the case of a timely renewal. For a late renewal, the continuing education hours must have been completed within the one year period immediately prior to the date of renewal.(d) A licensee may not receive continuing education credit for attending the same course more than once.(e) A licensee must retain a copy of the certificate of completion for a course for one year after the date of completion. In conducting any inspection or investigation of the licensee, the department may examine the licensee's records to determine compliance with this subsection.(f) To be approved under Chapter 59 of this title, a provider's course must be dedicated to instruction in one or more of the following topics:(1) Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1802, Auctioneers;(2)