Sec. 822.152. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) An insurance company organized under the laws of this state is managed by its board of directors.
(b) The board consists of not fewer than five directors. A director:
(1) is not required to be a shareholder unless such a qualification is required by the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the company; and
(2) serves until the director's successor is elected and accepts the position.
(c) The board of directors may adopt bylaws and regulations as necessary to conduct the company's business. A majority of the board is a quorum.
(d) The board of directors shall keep a full and correct record of the board's transactions. The shareholders or other interested persons may inspect those records during business hours.
(e) The directors shall fill a vacancy that occurs on the board or in any office of the company.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 380 (S.B. 918), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle B - Organization of Regulated Entities
Subchapter D. Management of Company
Section 822.151. Conducting Shareholders Meeting
Section 822.152. Board of Directors
Section 822.153. Election of Directors
Section 822.155. Application for Amendment of Charter
Section 822.156. Certificate Required for Amendment of Charter to Authorize Shares Without Par Value
Section 822.157. Action by Commissioner After Filing of Application for Charter Amendment
Section 822.158. Determination on Application for Charter Amendment