Texas Statutes
Subchapter I. Regulation of Fraternal Benefit Societies
Section 885.412. Adverse Publication Prohibited

Sec. 885.412. ADVERSE PUBLICATION PROHIBITED. (a) Pending, during, or after an examination or investigation of a fraternal benefit society, the commissioner may not make public a financial statement, report, or finding, or permit a financial statement, report, or finding affecting the status, standing, or rights of the society to become public, until:
(1) the commissioner serves a copy of the statement, report, or finding on the society at its home office; and
(2) the society has been provided a reasonable opportunity to:
(A) answer the statement, report, or finding; and
(B) make a showing in connection with the statement, report, or finding as the society desires.
(b) This section does not apply to a proceeding involving a fraternal benefit society instituted by the commissioner or the state, including an administrative hearing, a proceeding under Chapter 441 or 443, or a court proceeding.
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.099, eff. April 1, 2009.

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