Texas Insurance Code

§ 229.001 — DEFINITIONS

IN § 229.001Title 3. DEPARTMENT FUNDS, FEES, SURCHARGES, AND TAXES · Part B. INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES · Ch. 229. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER STATES

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In this chapter:

(1)"Agent" includes:

(A)a surplus lines agent, as defined by Section 981.002;

(B)a person licensed as a surplus lines agent by another state; and

(C)any other person who performs the acts of an agent, whether through an oral, written, electronic, or other form of communication, by soliciting, negotiating, procuring, or collecting a premium on an insurance contract.

(2)"Insurer" has the meaning assigned by Section 101.002 and includes:

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 932 (H.B. 3315), Sec. 11, eff. June 15, 2007. Renumbered from Insurance Code, Section 228.001 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(60), eff. September 1, 2009.