Tex. Ins. Code Section 228.203
Evaluation of Business by Comptroller


(a)

A certified capital company may, before making an investment in a business, request a written opinion from the comptroller as to whether the business in which the company proposes to invest is a qualified business, an early stage business, or a strategic investment or low-income community business.

(b)

Not later than the 15th business day after the date of the receipt of a request under Subsection (a), the comptroller shall:

(1)

determine whether the business meets the definition of a qualified business, an early stage business, or a strategic investment or low-income community business, as applicable, and notify the certified capital company of the determination and provide an explanation of the determination; or

(2)

notify the company that an additional 15 days will be needed to review the request and make the determination.

(c)

If the comptroller fails to notify the certified capital company with respect to the proposed investment within the period specified by Subsection (b), the business in which the company proposes to invest is considered to be a qualified business, an early stage business, or a strategic investment or low-income community business, as appropriate.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 1B.001, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 14.003(a), eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Section 228.203 — Evaluation of Business by Comptroller, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­228.­htm#228.­203 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

228.001
General Definitions
228.002
Definition of Affiliate
228.051
Administration by Comptroller
228.052
Rules
228.053
Report to Legislature
228.054
Promotion of Program
228.101
Application for Certification
228.102
Qualification
228.103
Management by and Certain Ownership Interests of Insurance Entities Prohibited
228.104
Action on Application
228.105
Continuation of Certification
228.106
Reports to Comptroller
228.107
Renewal Fee
228.108
Offering Material Used by Certified Capital Company
228.151
Required Schedule of Investment
228.152
Investment in Early Stage Business Required
228.153
Investment in Strategic Investment Business Required
228.154
Certified Capital Not Invested in Qualified Investments
228.155
Computation of Amount of Investments
228.156
Limit on Qualified Investment
228.157
Distributions by Certified Capital Company
228.158
Repayment of Debt
228.201
Definition of Qualified Business
228.202
Relocation of Principal Business Operations
228.203
Evaluation of Business by Comptroller
228.204
Continuation of Classification as Qualified Business
228.251
Premium Tax Credit
228.252
Limit on Premium Tax Credit
228.253
Premium Tax Credit Allocation Claim Required
228.254
Total Limit on Premium Tax Credits
228.255
Allocation of Premium Tax Credit
228.256
Treatment of Credits and Capital
228.257
Transferability of Credit
228.258
Impact of Premium Tax Credit on Insurance Ratemaking
228.259
Retaliatory Tax
228.301
Annual Review by Comptroller
228.302
Decertification of Certified Capital Company
228.303
Administrative Penalty
228.351
Recapture and Forfeiture of Premium Tax Credit Following Decertification
228.352
Notice of Recapture and Forfeiture of Premium Tax Credit
228.353
Indemnity Agreements and Insurance Authorized

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 228.203’s source at texas​.gov