Tex. Ins. Code Section 2201.005
Exemption from Certain Requirements


(a)

A provision of Chapter 981 (Surplus Lines Insurance), 4055 (Specialty Agents), or 4056 (Nonresident Agents) 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 (Surplus Lines Insurance), 4055 (Specialty Agents), or 4056 (Nonresident Agents) 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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.

Source: Section 2201.005 — Exemption from Certain Requirements, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­2201.­htm#2201.­005 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2201.001
Purpose of Chapter
2201.002
General Definitions
2201.003
Liability Defined
2201.004
Agent License Required
2201.005
Exemption from Certain Requirements
2201.006
Authority of Commissioner
2201.007
Annual Report to Commissioner
2201.008
Rules
2201.051
General Qualifications of Risk Retention Group
2201.052
Name of Group
2201.053
Status as Liability Insurer Required
2201.054
Qualifications Regarding Authority of Certain Entities to Engage in Business
2201.055
Qualifications Regarding Membership
2201.056
Authorized Activities
2201.101
Eligibility Requirements
2201.102
Charter Application
2201.103
Plan of Operation
2201.104
Filing Fee
2201.151
Compliance Required
2201.152
Prerequisites to Offering Insurance
2201.153
Requirements for Continuing Business
2201.154
Filing Fees
2201.155
Payment of Taxes
2201.156
Examination of Financial Condition
2201.158
Injunctive Relief
2201.201
Scope of Authority
2201.203
Agent to Verify Authority
2201.204
Applicability of Certain Requirements for Liability Insurers
2201.205
Risk Retention Group Participation in Insolvency Guaranty Fund Prohibited
2201.206
Required Notice
2201.207
Prohibited Activities
2201.208
Injunctive Relief
2201.209
Penalties
2201.251
General Qualifications of Purchasing Group
2201.252
Determination of Location
2201.253
Limitations on Authority
2201.254
Application of State Law
2201.255
Notice to Commissioner
2201.256
Registration Requirement
2201.257
Payment of Premium Taxes
2201.258
Purchasing Group Participation in Insolvency Guaranty Fund Prohibited
2201.259
Required Notice

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 2201.005’s source at texas​.gov