Sec. 2602.103. EMPLOYEES AND EXPERTS. (a) The association may employ or retain persons to perform the functions necessary or proper under this chapter, including persons necessary to handle the association's financial transactions.
(b) On the commissioner's approval, the association shall reimburse the department out of the guaranty fee account for the cost, including reasonable and necessary expenses, to employ or retain one or more persons to:
(1) audit and review agent escrow and trust accounts, financial condition, and compliance with applicable statutes and rules;
(2) report to the commissioner on the accounts, condition, and compliance; or
(3) supervise a person employed or retained to perform audit and review under Subdivision (1).
(c) A person employed or retained under Subsection (b) acts solely under the direction of and as assigned by the commissioner but shall report the person's activity and expenses to the association on the request of the association.
(d) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 775 (H.B. 1614), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2019.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 6, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 775 (H.B. 1614), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 775 (H.B. 1614), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Financial Solvency
Chapter 2602 - Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association
Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Association
Section 2602.101. General Powers and Duties
Section 2602.102. Plan of Operation
Section 2602.103. Employees and Experts
Section 2602.104. Association Records
Section 2602.105. Meeting by Conference Call
Section 2602.107. Administrative Expenses
Section 2602.108. Deposit of Fees and Assessments
Section 2602.109. Use of Excess Money in Accounts
Section 2602.110. Expenses of Administering Impaired Insurer or Impaired Agent
Section 2602.111. Delegation of Powers and Duties
Section 2602.112. Exemption From Taxation
Section 2602.113. Detection and Prevention of Impairment
Section 2602.114. Meeting of Board on Impaired Title Insurance Company or Agent
Section 2602.115. Association and Board Advice and Assistance