Insurance Code § 521.101

Sec. 521.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this subchapter applies to a health maintenance organization authorized to engage in the business of a health maintenance organization in this state or an insurer authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state, including: (1) a capital stock insurance company; (2) a mutual insurance company; (3) a title insurance company; (4) a fraternal benefit society; (5) a local mutual aid association; (6) a statewide mutual assessment company; (7) a county mutual insurance company; (8) a Lloyd's plan; (9) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange; (10) a stipulated premium company; (11) a group hospital service corporation; and (12) a risk retention group. (b) This subchapter does not apply to a health maintenance organization or insurer: (1) that has gross initial premium receipts collected in this state of less than $2 million each year; or (2) with regard to fidelity, surety, or guaranty bonds. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.