Sec. 226.001. DEFINITIONS  


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  • In this subchapter:

    (1) "Insurer" has the meaning assigned by Section 101.002 and includes:

    (A) an insurer that does not hold a certificate of authority in this state;

    (B) an eligible surplus lines insurer; and

    (C) an insurer that holds a certificate of authority in this state.

    (2) "Premium" includes any consideration for insurance, including:

    (A) a premium;

    (B) a membership fee;

    (C) an assessment; or

    (D) dues.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 , Sec. 11.005(a), eff. September 1, 2005.