Insurance companies issuing par value shares must keep the par value between $1 and $100 and fully pay each share before issuance.
Sec. 841.056. REQUIREMENTS FOR SHARES OF STOCK WITH PAR VALUE. (a) The shares of stock of an insurance company operating under this chapter that are divided or converted into par value shares, if any, must have a par value of not less than $1 or more than $100. (b) Each par value share of stock must be fully paid for before issuance in an amount that is not less than the share's par value. (c) When an application for charter or an amendment to the charter authorizing the issuance of shares of stock with a par value is filed, the insurance company shall file with the department a statement under oath stating: (1) the total number of par value shares subscribed; and (2) the actual total consideration the company received for those shares. (d) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 825 (H.B. 1903), Sec. 3(3), eff. September 1, 2023. (e) If all of the authorized par value shares of stock are not subscribed and paid for when the charter is granted or the amendment is filed, respectively, the insurance company shall file with the department a certificate authenticated by a majority of the directors stating the total number of par value shares issued and the actual total consideration received for those shares. The company shall file the certificate not later than the 90th day after the date of issuance of those remaining shares. The company is not required to file an amendment to its charter or take further action to effect the increase in the capital and surplus of the company. (f) The actual consideration received by an insurance company for a par value share constitutes capital to the extent of its par value and the remainder, if any, constitutes surplus. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 825 (H.B. 1903), Sec. 3(3), eff. September 1, 2023.