Sec. 885.259. SOURCE OF FUNDS. (a) A fraternal benefit society shall derive the funds from which the society pays benefits and the funds from which the society defrays its expenses from:
(1) premiums paid by members of the society; and
(2) accretions of those funds.
(b) A domestic or foreign fraternal benefit society may not engage in business in this state unless the society provides for stated premiums sufficient to permit meeting the obligations contracted, when valued in accordance with the reserving standards specified by this chapter.
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 F. Powers and Duties of Fraternal Benefit Society
Section 885.251. General Powers
Section 885.252. Powers of Certain Fraternal Benefit Societies
Section 885.253. Principal Office of Domestic Fraternal Benefit Society
Section 885.255. Indemnification or Reimbursement
Section 885.256. Indemnification or Reimbursement in Relation to Breach of Duty Prohibited
Section 885.257. Insurance for Directors, Officers, Employees, or Agents
Section 885.258. Management and Use of Assets and Funds
Section 885.259. Source of Funds
Section 885.260. Specified Payments
Section 885.261. Control of Fund by Lodge
Section 885.262. Investment of Fraternal Benefit Society Funds