Sec. 822.060. ACTION ON APPLICATION. (a) In considering the application, the commissioner shall determine if:
(1) the proposed capital structure of the company meets the requirements of this code;
(2) the proposed officers, directors, attorney in fact, or managing head of the company have sufficient insurance experience, ability, standing, and good record to make success of the proposed company probable; and
(3) the applicants are acting in good faith.
(b) If the commissioner determines that the applicant has not met the standards set out by Subsection (a), the commissioner shall deny the application in writing, giving the reason for the denial.
(c) If the commissioner does not deny the application under Subsection (b), the commissioner shall approve the application. On approval of an application, the articles of incorporation of the company shall be filed with the department.
(d) On the applicant's request, the commissioner shall hold a hearing on a denial. Not later than the 30th day after the date of the applicant's request for a hearing, the commissioner shall request a hearing date.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1022 (H.B. 4291), Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle B - Organization of Regulated Entities
Subchapter B. Formation and Structure of Company
Section 822.051. Formation of Company
Section 822.052. Articles of Incorporation
Section 822.053. Company's Name
Section 822.054. Capital Stock and Surplus Requirements
Section 822.055. Shares of Stock With Par Value
Section 822.056. Shares of Stock Without Par Value
Section 822.057. Application for Charter
Section 822.058. Action by Commissioner After Filing of Application for Charter