Tex.
Ins. Code Section 846.151
General Powers
(a)
Unless otherwise provided by or inconsistent with this chapter, each multiple employer welfare arrangement may exercise the powers provided by this section.(b)
A multiple employer welfare arrangement may have succession, by its name, for the term stated in its trust agreement.(c)
A multiple employer welfare arrangement may sue and be sued. An arrangement may:(1)
complain and defend in any court;(2)
be a party to any proceedings before a public body of this state or of any other state or government; and(3)
sue a participating employer, an employee, or a beneficiary for any cause relating to the business of the arrangement.(d)
A multiple employer welfare arrangement may have a seal that may be used by having the seal or a facsimile of the seal impressed, affixed, or otherwise reproduced. The arrangement may alter the seal at will.(e)
A multiple employer welfare arrangement may appoint officers and agents as the business of the arrangement requires.(f)
A multiple employer welfare arrangement may adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws as necessary for the government of its affairs.(g)
A multiple employer welfare arrangement may conduct its business in this state, other states, and foreign countries and their territories and colonies.(h)
A multiple employer welfare arrangement may have offices outside this state.(i)
A multiple employer welfare arrangement may acquire, hold, mortgage, pledge, assign, and transfer real and personal property subject to this chapter.
Source:
Section 846.151 — General Powers, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.846.htm#846.151 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
