Sec. 887.057. DEPOSIT. (a) An association shall, through the department, deposit with the comptroller an amount equal to the largest risk assumed by the association on any one life or individual.
(b) A deposit under this section must be cash or convertible securities subject to approval by the department.
(c) A deposit is liable for the payment of any final judgment against the association and is subject to garnishment after a final judgment against the association.
(d) An association shall immediately replenish a deposit under this section if the deposit is impounded or depleted. If the association fails to immediately replenish the deposit on demand by the department, the department may consider the association insolvent and take appropriate action.
(e) An association may not state in an advertisement, in a letter, in literature, or otherwise that it has made a deposit with the department as required by law, unless the association also states fully:
(1) the purpose of the deposit;
(2) the conditions under which the deposit is made; and
(3) the exact amount and character of the deposit.
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 887 - Provisions Applicable to Certain Mutual Assessment Companies
Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties; Officers and Directors
Section 887.052. Amendment of Bylaws
Section 887.054. Financial Officer; Bond
Section 887.055. Bond Requirements for Certain Persons
Section 887.056. Recovery on Bond
Section 887.058. Change of Association's Name
Section 887.059. Books and Records
Section 887.060. Annual Statement
Section 887.061. Report on Condition of Association