In Texas, approved providers must reapply every two years. For example, providers who applied by March 15, 2008, and were approved for the July 15, 2008, provider effective date are approved for July 15, 2008 though July 15, 2010. These providers will need to reapply by March 15, 2010, to be eligible to become an approved provider July 15, 2010- July 14, 2012.