Tex. Ins. Code § 2201.005 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A provision of Chapter 981, 4055, or 4056 does not apply to an agent described by Subsection (b) if the provision:
(1) requires residency in this state;
(2) requires countersignatures;
(3) prohibits the solicitation of insurance in this state by a nonresident or the payment of commissions to a nonresident; or
(4) prohibits a nonresident from acting as a surplus or excess lines agent.
(b) The exemption provided by Subsection (a) applies to an agent licensed under Chapter 981, 4055, or 4056 who is acting on behalf of a risk retention group or purchasing group operating in this state or a group member in this state in providing or placing liability insurance for risks located in this state.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.2201.htm
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