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TX Ins Code § 1510.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.004. Provision of Guaranteed Issue Health Coverage

Sec. 1510.004.  PROVISION OF GUARANTEED ISSUE HEALTH COVERAGE.  (a)  Subject to any requirements for obtaining federal funds, the commissioner may increase access to guaranteed issue health coverage by:(1)  establishing a high risk pool to provide alternative individual health insurance coverage to eligible individuals that does not diminish enrollment in traditional commercial health care coverage;(2)  providing funding to individual health benefit plan issuers that cover individuals with certain health or cost characteristics in exchange for lower enrollee premium rates; or(3)  providing a reinsurance program for health benefit plan issuers in the individual market in exchange for lower enrollee premium rates.(b)  If necessary to ensure access to quality individual health insurance coverage for individuals with preexisting conditions, the commissioner may take actions necessary to establish a temporary high risk pool substantially similar to the risk pool authorized by former Chapter 1506, Insurance Code, repealed by Chapter 615 (S.B. 1367), Acts of the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, including:(1)  appointing a board of directors to govern the temporary high risk pool;(2)  adopting rules or a plan of operation for the temporary high risk pool; and(3)  contracting with a third party.(c)  Any rule or plan of operation adopted under Subsection (b) remains in effect only until 30 days following the end of the next regular session of the legislature unless a law is enacted that authorizes coverage to be issued by the temporary risk pool and provides for funding for coverage under the temporary risk pool.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 662 (S.B. 1940), Sec. 3, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Ins Code § 1510.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.005. Contracts and Agreements

Sec. 1510.005.  CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS.  (a)  The commissioner may enter into a contract or agreement that the commissioner determines is appropriate to carry out this chapter, including a contract or agreement with:(1)  a similar pool in another state for the joint performance of common administrative functions;(2)  another organization for the performance of administrative functions; or(3)  a federal agency.(b)  The commissioner may contract for stop-loss insurance for risks incurred under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Ins Code § 1510.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.006. Funding

Sec. 1510.006.  FUNDING.  (a)  The commissioner may use funds appropriated to the department to:(1)  apply for federal funding and grants; and(2)  administer this chapter.(b)  Notwithstanding Section 6(e)(2)(B), Chapter 615 (S.B. 1367), Acts of the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, the commissioner may use money appropriated to the department from the healthy Texas small employer premium stabilization fund for the exclusive purposes of this chapter, other than for paying salaries and salary related benefits.(c)  Notwithstanding Section 6(e)(2)(B), Chapter 615 (S.B. 1367), Acts of the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013, the commissioner shall transfer money from the healthy Texas small employer premium stabilization fund to the Texas Department of Insurance operating account in an amount equal to the amount of money appropriated to the department from that fund, as described by Subsection (b), for the direct and indirect costs of the exclusive purposes of this chapter.(d)  Except as provided by Subsections (a) and (b), the commissioner may not use any state funds to fund the pool unless the funds are specifically appropriated for that purpose.(e)  The commissioner may use federal funds to administer this chapter, as appropriate.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Ins Code § 1510.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.007. Public Education and Outreach

Sec. 1510.007.  PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.  (a)  The commissioner may use funds appropriated to the department for the exclusive purposes of this chapter to develop and implement public education, outreach, and facilitated enrollment strategies under this chapter.(b)  The commissioner may contract with marketing organizations to perform or provide assistance with the strategies described by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Ins Code § 1510.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.008. Waiver

Sec. 1510.008.  WAIVER.  (a)  The commissioner may apply to the United States secretary of health and human services:(1)  under 42 U.S.C. Section 18052 for a waiver of applicable provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. No. 111-148) and any applicable regulations or guidance; or(2)  under any applicable provision of federal law for a waiver of applicable provisions of any federal law, regulations, or guidance with respect to health insurance coverage consistent with Section 1510.003.(b)  The commissioner may take any action the commissioner considers appropriate to make an application under this section.(c)  The commissioner may implement a state plan that meets the requirements of a waiver granted in response to an application under Subsection (a) if the plan is:(1)  consistent with state and federal law; and(2)  approved by the United States secretary of health and human services.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 662 (S.B. 1940), Sec. 4, eff. June 10, 2019.|
TX Ins Code § 1510.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.009. Additional Authority

Sec. 1510.009.  ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY.  In addition to the powers granted to the commissioner under this chapter, the commissioner may exercise any authority that may be exercised under the law of this state by:(1)  a reinsurer; or(2)  a health benefit plan issuer authorized to write health benefit plans in this state.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Ins Code § 1510.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.010. Rules

Sec. 1510.010.  RULES.  The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter, including rules to administer the pool and distribute money from the pool.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Ins Code § 1510.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.011. Exemption From State Taxes and Fees

Sec. 1510.011.  EXEMPTION FROM STATE TAXES AND FEES.  Notwithstanding any other law, a program created under this chapter is not subject to any state tax, regulatory fee, or surcharge, including a premium or maintenance tax or fee.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.|
TX Ins Code § 1510.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.012. Annual Report of Pool Activities

Sec. 1510.012.  ANNUAL REPORT OF POOL ACTIVITIES.  (a)  Beginning June 1, 2022, not later than June 1 of each year, the department shall submit a report to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives.(b)  The report submitted under Subsection (a) must:(1)  summarize the activities conducted under this chapter in the calendar year preceding the year in which the report is submitted; and(2)  include information relating to:(A)  net written and earned premiums;(B)  plan enrollment;(C)  administration expenses; and(D)  paid and incurred losses.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 662 (S.B. 1940), Sec. 5, eff. June 10, 2019.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 874), Sec. 1, eff. June 7, 2021.|
TX Ins Code § 1510.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle G - Health Coverage Availability|Chapter 1510 - Temporary Health Insurance Risk Pool|Section 1510.013. Expiration of Chapter

Sec. 1510.013.  EXPIRATION OF CHAPTER.  This chapter expires August 31, 2023.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (S.B. 2087), Sec. 1, eff. June 12, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 662 (S.B. 1940), Sec. 6, eff. June 10, 2019.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 378 (S.B. 874), Sec. 2, eff. June 7, 2021.|
TX Ins Code § 1552.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1552 - Long-Term Care Insurance for State Employees|Section 1552.001. Definitions

Sec. 1552.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter, "annuitant," "board of trustees," and "employee" have the meanings assigned by Section 1551.003.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 1552.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1552 - Long-Term Care Insurance for State Employees|Section 1552.002. Establishment of Program

Sec. 1552.002.  ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.  (a)  The board of trustees may establish a long-term care insurance program to provide long-term care insurance coverage for:(1)  an individual eligible to participate in the program provided by Chapter 1551 as an employee or annuitant;(2)  the spouse, parent, or grandparent of an employee or annuitant; and(3)  a parent of a spouse described by Subdivision (2).(b)  The board of trustees may not implement a long-term care insurance program unless any cost or administrative burden associated with the development of, implementation of, or communications about the program is incidental.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 158 (H.B. 392), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Ins Code § 1552.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1552 - Long-Term Care Insurance for State Employees|Section 1552.003. Administering Firm

Sec. 1552.003.  ADMINISTERING FIRM.  The board of trustees may select an administering firm to administer the long-term care insurance program under contract with the board.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 158 (H.B. 392), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Ins Code § 1552.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1552 - Long-Term Care Insurance for State Employees|Section 1552.005. Program Not Part of Other Group Coverages

Sec. 1552.005.  PROGRAM NOT PART OF OTHER GROUP COVERAGES.  (a)  The long-term care insurance program is not part of the group coverages offered under Chapter 1551.(b)  The state may not contribute any part of the premiums for coverage offered under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 158 (H.B. 392), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Ins Code § 1552.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1552 - Long-Term Care Insurance for State Employees|Section 1552.006. Rules

Sec. 1552.006.  RULES.  The board of trustees may adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter, including rules specifying the coverage to be offered under the long-term care insurance program.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 158 (H.B. 392), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Ins Code § 1560.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1560 - Delivery of Prescription Drugs by Mail|Section 1560.001. Definitions

Sec. 1560.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Community retail pharmacy" means a pharmacy that is licensed as a Class A pharmacy under Chapter 560, Occupations Code.(2)  "Mail order pharmacy" means a pharmacy that is licensed under Chapter 560, Occupations Code, and that primarily delivers prescription drugs to an enrollee through the United States Postal Service or a commercial delivery service.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1207 (S.B. 704), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 1560.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1560 - Delivery of Prescription Drugs by Mail|Section 1560.002. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1560.002.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  This chapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage or similar coverage document that is offered or administered by:(1)  the Teacher Retirement System of Texas under Chapter 1575 or 1579; or(2)  the Employees Retirement System of Texas under Chapter 1551.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1207 (S.B. 704), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 1560.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1560 - Delivery of Prescription Drugs by Mail|Section 1560.003. Multiple-Month Supply of Prescription Drug

Sec. 1560.003.  MULTIPLE-MONTH SUPPLY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG.  (a)  In this section, "multiple-month supply" means a supply for 60 or more days.(b)  Notwithstanding any other law, an issuer of a health benefit plan that provides pharmacy benefits to enrollees must allow an enrollee to obtain from a community retail pharmacy a multiple-month supply of any prescription drug under the same terms and conditions applicable when the prescription drug is obtained from a mail order pharmacy, if the community retail pharmacy agrees to accept reimbursement on exactly the same terms and conditions that apply to a mail order pharmacy.(c)  This section does not require:(1)  the issuer of a health benefit plan to contract with:(A)  a retail pharmacy that does not agree to accept reimbursement on exactly the same terms and conditions that apply to a mail order pharmacy; or(B)  more than one mail order pharmacy; or(2)  a community retail pharmacy to:(A)  provide a multiple-month supply of a prescription drug under the same terms and conditions applicable when the prescription drug is obtained from a mail order pharmacy; or(B)  agree to accept reimbursement on exactly the same terms and conditions that apply to a mail order pharmacy.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1207 (S.B. 704), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 1560.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1560 - Delivery of Prescription Drugs by Mail|Section 1560.004. Prescription Drug Reimbursement Rates

Sec. 1560.004.  PRESCRIPTION DRUG REIMBURSEMENT RATES.  (a)  An issuer of a health benefit plan that provides pharmacy benefits to enrollees shall reimburse pharmacies participating in the health plan using prescription drug reimbursement rates, for both brand name and generic prescription drugs, that are based on a current and nationally recognized benchmark index that includes average wholesale price and maximum allowable cost.(b)  Regardless of whether a pharmacy is a mail order pharmacy or a community retail pharmacy, an issuer of a health benefit plan shall use the same benchmark index, including the same average wholesale price, maximum allowable cost, and national prescription drug codes, to reimburse all pharmacies participating in the health benefit plan.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1207 (S.B. 704), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 1576.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1576 - Group Long-Term Care Insurance for Public School Employees|Section 1576.001. Definitions

Sec. 1576.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Active employee" has the meaning assigned by Section 1575.002.(2)  "Trustee" means the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.(3)  "Retiree" has the meaning assigned by Section 1575.004.(4)  "Surviving spouse" has the meaning assigned by Section 1575.003.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.457, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 1576.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1576 - Group Long-Term Care Insurance for Public School Employees|Section 1576.002. Establishment of Program

Sec. 1576.002.  ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.  (a)  The trustee may establish a group long-term care insurance program to provide long-term care insurance coverage for:(1)  an active employee or retiree;(2)  the spouse of an active employee or retiree, including a surviving spouse;(3)  a parent or grandparent of an active employee or retiree;  and(4)  a parent of the spouse of an employee or retiree, including a parent of a surviving spouse.(b)  The trustee may not implement a group long-term care insurance program unless any cost or administrative burden associated with the development of, implementation of, or communications about the program is incidental.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.458, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Ins Code § 1576.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1576 - Group Long-Term Care Insurance for Public School Employees|Section 1576.003. Contracts to Provide Coverages

Sec. 1576.003.  CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE COVERAGES.  The trustee may contract with one or more carriers authorized to provide long-term care insurance to provide that coverage.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.458, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359 (S.B. 1691), Sec. 44, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Ins Code § 1576.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1576 - Group Long-Term Care Insurance for Public School Employees|Section 1576.004. Premiums

Sec. 1576.004.  PREMIUMS.  (a)  The trustee shall determine the procedures by which each program participant pays premiums and any other program costs.  Each participant is responsible for required payments.(b)  The trustee may authorize any payment method appropriate for the program, including a payment method under which:(1)  a participating employee is required to pay premiums by payroll deduction remitted by the employee's employer at the times and in the manner determined by the trustee;(2)  a participating retiree is required to pay premiums by deduction from the retiree's monthly annuity; or(3)  a carrier with which the trustee has contracted under Section 1576.003 bills a program participant directly.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359 (S.B. 1691), Sec. 44, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Ins Code § 1576.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1576 - Group Long-Term Care Insurance for Public School Employees|Section 1576.005. Program Not Part of Other Group Coverages

Sec. 1576.005.  PROGRAM NOT PART OF OTHER GROUP COVERAGES.  (a)  The group long-term care insurance program is not part of the group coverages offered under Chapter 1575 or 1579.(b)  The state may not contribute any part of the premiums for coverage offered under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359 (S.B. 1691), Sec. 45, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Ins Code § 1576.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1576 - Group Long-Term Care Insurance for Public School Employees|Section 1576.006. Rules

Sec. 1576.006.  RULES.  The trustee may adopt rules as necessary to administer this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.458, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1359 (S.B. 1691), Sec. 46, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Ins Code § 1576.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 8 - Health Insurance and Other Health Coverages|Subtitle H - Health Benefits and Other Coverages for Governmental Employees|Chapter 1576 - Group Long-Term Care Insurance for Public School Employees|Section 1576.007. Exemption From State Taxes and Fees

Sec. 1576.007.  EXEMPTION FROM STATE TAXES AND FEES.  A premium or contribution on a policy, insurance contract, or agreement authorized under this chapter is not subject to any state tax, regulatory fee, or surcharge, including a premium or maintenance tax or fee.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.459(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|