Sec. 862.154. CREATION AND DISPOSAL OF NEW STOCK. (a) A fire, marine, or inland marine insurance company that complies with Sections 822.155, 822.157, and 822.158 may:
(1) create new stock;
(2) dispose of the new stock according to applicable law; and
(3) issue new certificates for the new stock.
(b) The insurance company shall sell any new stock created under Subsection (a) for an amount sufficient to make up any impairment of the company's required minimum capital and to make up the surplus of the company as required by Section 822.054 or 822.210, subject to Subchapter B, Chapter 404, but may not impair the capital of the company.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2E.071, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle D - Casualty Companies
Chapter 862 - Fire and Marine Insurance Companies
Subchapter D. Impairment of Surplus
Section 862.151. Reduction of Capital Stock and Par Value of Shares
Section 862.152. Making Good on Impairment