ESBD_416636_1746649774081_SOL_EXH_ F.4_DIRECT DEP FORM.pdf

This document is an Application for Texas Identification Number (Form AP-152) issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The form is designed for entities intending to bill state government agencies for goods, services, refunds, public assistance, or other transactions. It provides a standardized process for obtaining a Texas Identification Number (TIN), which is required for conducting business with state agencies and maintaining payment request systems. The form allows various types of business entities to apply, including individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, professional associations, governmental entities, and out-of-state organizations.

The application requires detailed information such as the type of identification number being sought (Employer Identification Number, Social Security Number, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, etc.), payee information, ownership codes, and optional payment assignment details. Applicants must provide accurate information and follow specific instructions, such as not using dashes when entering identification numbers. The form is part of the Texas state government's process for tracking and managing payments, with legal basis rooted in various federal and state acts including the Tax Reform Act and Texas government codes. Completion of this form is mandatory for entities seeking to establish a business relationship with Texas state agencies.