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TX Ins Code § 885.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies|Subchapter K. Termination of Fraternal Benefit Society|Section 885.501. Discontinuation of Business by Domestic Fraternal Benefit Society

Sec. 885.501.  DISCONTINUATION OF BUSINESS BY DOMESTIC FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY.  A domestic fraternal benefit society's certificate of authority becomes void if the society:(1)  discontinues business for a period of one year;  or(2)  has fewer than 400 members holding benefit certificates.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 885.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies|Subchapter K. Termination of Fraternal Benefit Society|Section 885.502. Initiation of Proceedings for Termination of Domestic Fraternal Benefit Society

Sec. 885.502.  INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR TERMINATION OF DOMESTIC FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY.  (a)  The commissioner may advise the attorney general of the commissioner's determination if:(1)  after examining a domestic fraternal benefit society, the commissioner determines that the society:(A)  has failed to comply with any provision of this chapter;(B)  is exceeding its powers;(C)  is not fulfilling its contracts in good faith;  or(D)  is engaging in business fraudulently;  or(2)  the commissioner determines that a domestic fraternal benefit society:(A)  has, after its first year of existence, had fewer than 400 members;  or(B)  has discontinued business.(b)  The attorney general shall bring an action in quo warranto against the fraternal benefit society if the attorney general determines that circumstances warrant the action.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 885.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies|Subchapter K. Termination of Fraternal Benefit Society|Section 885.503. Issuance of Injunction and Appointment of Receiver

Sec. 885.503.  ISSUANCE OF INJUNCTION AND APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER.  (a)  If it appears on the trial of an action brought under Section 885.502(b) that the fraternal benefit society should be closed, the court shall:(1)  enjoin the society from engaging in further business;  and(2)  appoint a receiver for the society.(b)  A receiver appointed under Subsection (a)(2) shall:(1)  immediately take possession of the books, papers, money, and other assets of the fraternal benefit society;  and(2)  promptly, under the court's direction, proceed to close the society's affairs and distribute its funds to the persons entitled to those funds.(c)  A court in this state may not hear an application for an injunction against or proceedings for the dissolution of or the appointment of a receiver for a domestic fraternal benefit society or lodge unless the attorney general makes the application or brings the proceedings.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 885.701 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies|Subchapter O. Criminal Penalties|Section 885.701. False Statements; Criminal Penalty

Sec. 885.701.  FALSE STATEMENTS;  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person wilfully makes a false or fraudulent statement or representation:(1)  in or with reference to an application for membership in a fraternal benefit society authorized to engage in business in this state;  or(2)  for the purpose of obtaining money from or benefits in a fraternal benefit society transacting business under this chapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:(1)  a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500;(2)  confinement in jail for not less than 30 days or more than one year;  or(3)  both the fine and confinement.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 885.702 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies|Subchapter O. Criminal Penalties|Section 885.702. Soliciting Membership in Unauthorized Fraternal Benefit Society; Criminal Penalty

Sec. 885.702.  SOLICITING MEMBERSHIP IN UNAUTHORIZED FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY;  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person solicits membership for or in any manner assists in procuring membership in a fraternal benefit society that is not authorized to transact business in this state.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 885.703 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies|Subchapter O. Criminal Penalties|Section 885.703. Soliciting Membership in Lodge of Unauthorized Fraternal Benefit Society; Criminal Penalty

Sec. 885.703.  SOLICITING MEMBERSHIP IN LODGE OF UNAUTHORIZED FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY;  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person solicits for or organizes a lodge of a fraternal benefit society without first obtaining from the commissioner a certificate of authority that entitles the society to engage in business in this state.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:(1)  a fine of not less than $100 or more than $250;(2)  confinement in jail for not less than three months or more than six months;  or(3)  both a fine and confinement.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 885.704 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies|Subchapter O. Criminal Penalties|Section 885.704. Exception to Solicitation Offenses

Sec. 885.704.  EXCEPTION TO SOLICITATION OFFENSES.  Sections 885.702 and 885.703 do not:(1)  prohibit a member of an existing lodge from soliciting a person to become a member of the lodge;  or(2)  apply to a member of a lodge who participates in, directs, or conducts the organization or establishment of a lodge within the limits of the county in which the person resides or of the person's lodge district.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 885.705 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies|Subchapter O. Criminal Penalties|Section 885.705. General Criminal Penalty

Sec. 885.705.  GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  An officer, agent, or employee of a domestic fraternal benefit society commits an offense if the person neglects, refuses to comply with, or violates any provision of the laws of this state governing domestic fraternal benefit societies.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 885.706 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 885 - Fraternal Benefit Societies|Subchapter O. Criminal Penalties|Section 885.706. Other Penalties

Sec. 885.706.  OTHER PENALTIES.  Notwithstanding Section 885.705, if another section of this chapter provides a penalty for a violation of the section, the penalty provided in the other section prevails.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 886.001. Definition

Sec. 886.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "local mutual aid association" means an entity, including a society or association of any sort, authorized under this chapter to engage in the business of insurance and pay benefits with money provided by assessments on the members as needed, including a burial association described by Section 888.001.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 886.002. Applicability of Chapter; Exemptions

Sec. 886.002.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER;  EXEMPTIONS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter and Chapters 887 and 888 apply to local mutual aid associations.(b)  This chapter does not apply to the following entities unless the entity is a burial association described by Section 888.001:(1)  a labor union, domestic order, or association that does not provide a death benefit of more than $150;(2)  an association described by Section 885.004;  or(3)  any society or association operating before March 21, 1929, statewide on an assessment basis under a charter granted under another statute of this state.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 886.003. Limited Exemption From Insurance Laws

Sec. 886.003.  LIMITED EXEMPTION FROM INSURANCE LAWS.  A local mutual aid association is subject only to this chapter and Chapters 887 and 888.  Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a local mutual aid association is exempt from all other insurance laws of this state, unless a local mutual aid association is expressly designated in the law.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 886.004. Organization of New Association Prohibited

Sec. 886.004.  ORGANIZATION OF NEW ASSOCIATION PROHIBITED.  A new local mutual aid association may not be organized under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter B. Authority to Engage in Business|Section 886.051. Operation Under Certificate of Authority

Sec. 886.051.  OPERATION UNDER CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.  A local mutual aid association engages in business under a certificate of authority issued by the department.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter B. Authority to Engage in Business|Section 886.052. Compliance With Law Required

Sec. 886.052.  COMPLIANCE WITH LAW REQUIRED.  An individual, firm, or corporation may not engage in business in this state as a local mutual aid society or association that pays a death benefit or other benefit and that pays benefits with money provided by assessments made as necessary unless the individual, firm, or corporation is acting in accordance with this chapter or another law of this state.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.101. General Powers of Association

Sec. 886.101.  GENERAL POWERS OF ASSOCIATION.  A local mutual aid association is a body corporate that may sue and be sued in its own name and exercise the other powers and functions specifically granted in this chapter, but not otherwise.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.102. Applicability of Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act

Sec. 886.102.  APPLICABILITY OF TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT.  (a)  Except to the extent of any conflict with this code, the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) applies to a local mutual aid association.  The commissioner has each power and duty of, and shall perform each act to be performed by, the secretary of state under that Act with respect to local mutual aid associations.(b)  On advance approval of the commissioner, a local mutual aid association may pay dividends to its members.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.103. Articles of Association, Constitution, and Bylaws

Sec. 886.103.  ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, CONSTITUTION, AND BYLAWS.  (a)  The articles of association of a local mutual aid association must state:(1)  the name of the association, which must be distinctly different from other associations operating in the same area;(2)  the purpose for which the association is created, including the upper and lower age limits of individuals to whom benefit certificates may be issued;(3)  the location of the principal office of the association;(4)  the territory in which the association will engage in business;(5)  the titles of the officers of the association;  and(6)  the number of directors of the association.(b)  The constitution and bylaws of the association may not violate, and must be in harmony with, this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.104. Benefits Authorized

Sec. 886.104.  BENEFITS AUTHORIZED.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a local mutual aid association may provide only for the payment of death benefits.  An association may not provide for old age benefits or benefits for accidental injury or sickness.(b)  A local mutual aid association organized before March 21, 1929, that provides for the payment of death, old age, and accident benefits may continue to provide those benefits.(c)  The policy issued by the association must clearly state the benefits provided.(d)  A local mutual aid association may not issue a policy providing for:(1)  a level premium;(2)  guaranteed benefits;  or(3)  surrender of loan values.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.105. Territorial Limitations

Sec. 886.105.  TERRITORIAL LIMITATIONS.  (a)  A local mutual aid association may conduct business in any county in this state.(b)  If the articles of association of an association provide that the association engages in business only in a limited territory, the association may amend the articles to permit statewide business.  After the amendment, the association is entitled to receive a certificate of authority permitting statewide business.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.106. Connection With Other Associations Prohibited

Sec. 886.106.  CONNECTION WITH OTHER ASSOCIATIONS PROHIBITED.  (a)  A local mutual aid association may not have any connection with another local mutual aid association.(b)  An association may not contribute any form of salary or compensation to an executive officer of another association.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.107. Annual Statement; Filing Fee

Sec. 886.107.  ANNUAL STATEMENT;  FILING FEE.  (a)  For the filing of each annual statement, the department shall charge the appropriate fee.  The fee must be:(1)  payable to the department;  and(2)  deposited in the Texas Department of Insurance operating account.(b)  Sections 201.001 and 201.002 apply to the fee.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2E.102, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 886.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.108. Surety Bond

Sec. 886.108.  SURETY BOND.  (a)  A local mutual aid association's officer responsible for the funds of the association shall file with the department a surety bond.(b)  The surety bond must be:(1)  executed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state;(2)  satisfactory to the department;  and(3)  payable in an amount and conditioned as specified by Section 887.054. (c)  This section does not apply to a local mutual aid association that:(1)  has a total membership of 1,000 or fewer members;(2)  charges $1 or less each for annual dues or assessments;  and(3)  charges $2.50 or less for a membership fee.(d)  An association exempted under Subsection (c) shall file with the department a bond in the amount of $1,000 and conditioned as provided by Section 887.054.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.109. Voluntary Dissolution

Sec. 886.109.  VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION.  A local mutual aid association may dissolve by vote of the majority of the members at:(1)  a regular meeting called by the secretary;  or(2)  a special meeting called for the purpose of considering dissolution.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Association|Section 886.110. Automatic Dissolution

Sec. 886.110.  AUTOMATIC DISSOLUTION.  A local mutual aid association is dissolved automatically and forfeits its right to engage in the business of insurance if:(1)  the association's membership falls below 25 percent of the maximum value of the policy issued;  or(2)  the association's membership falls below 50 percent of the maximum value of the policy issued and the association fails to notify each member of the amount paid on the preceding death claim when assessment is made.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.701 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter O. Disciplinary Procedures and Criminal Penalty|Section 886.701. Revocation

Sec. 886.701.  REVOCATION.  Except as otherwise provided by law, the department may revoke the right of a local mutual aid association to engage in the business of insurance in this state only on:(1)  the judgment of a court;(2)  the filing of articles of dissolution by the members of the association or by the officers on behalf of the members;  or(3)  a filing showing that the association's membership has been merged and taken over by another association.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.702 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter O. Disciplinary Procedures and Criminal Penalty|Section 886.702. Grounds for Dissolution or Forfeiture

Sec. 886.702.  GROUNDS FOR DISSOLUTION OR FORFEITURE.  (a)  In addition to any other penalties imposed on a local mutual aid association or on its members or officers, an association is subject to dissolution and forfeiture of its right to engage in the business of insurance if the association:(1)  ceases to engage in the business of insurance;(2)  falls below the requirements of this chapter;(3)  engages in the business of insurance without a certificate of authority;(4)  fails to make reports as required by law;(5)  refuses to submit to examination by the department or pay the cost of an examination;(6)  engages in the business of insurance in a fraudulent, illegal, or dishonest manner;  or(7)  violates this chapter.(b)  The attorney general shall, at the request of the department, file any action necessary to wind up the affairs of an association to which Subsection (a) applies and provide for the appointment of a receiver if necessary.(c)  An action under this section must be brought in Travis County.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 886.703 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities|Subtitle E - Mutual and Fraternal Companies and Related Entities|Chapter 886 - Local Mutual Aid Associations|Subchapter O. Disciplinary Procedures and Criminal Penalty|Section 886.703. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 886.703.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this chapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.|