Sec. 466.156. BOND; INSURANCE. (a) Each sales agent shall post a cash bond, surety bond, letter of credit, certificate of deposit, or other security approved by the executive director, including the contribution of cash to a pooled bond fund established by the executive director to protect the state from possible losses. The amount of the security shall be determined by the executive director and must reflect the possible losses to the state from the operation of the sales agent. The total amount retained in a pooled bond fund established under this subsection may not exceed $5 million.
(b) The executive director may also require a sales agent to maintain insurance if necessary to protect the interests of the state.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, Sec. 4.03(b), eff. Aug. 30, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 6.22, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 458, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle E - Other Executive Agencies and Programs
Subchapter D. Licensing of Sales Agents
Section 466.151. License Required
Section 466.152. License Application; Fee
Section 466.153. Change in Application Information
Section 466.155. Denial of Application or Suspension or Revocation of License
Section 466.156. Bond; Insurance
Section 466.157. Display of License
Section 466.158. Expiration of License; Renewal
Section 466.159. Death, Dissolution, or Bankruptcy of Sales Agent