Sec. 885.157. ISSUANCE OF PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. If the purposes of a fraternal benefit society conform to the requirements of this chapter and all provisions of law have been complied with, the commissioner shall:
(1) certify that the society is in compliance with all provisions of law;
(2) retain and record the articles of incorporation or association; and
(3) issue to the society a preliminary certificate of authority.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities
Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies
Subchapter D. Authority to Engage in Business
Section 885.152. Eligibility to Provide Benefits
Section 885.153. Filing of Articles of Incorporation or Association
Section 885.154. Name of Fraternal Benefit Society
Section 885.155. Purposes of Fraternal Benefit Society
Section 885.157. Issuance of Preliminary Certificate of Authority
Section 885.158. Powers and Duties Under Preliminary Certificate of Authority; Qualification
Section 885.159. Termination of Authority Under Preliminary Certificate of Authority