Tex. Insurance Code § 226.001: DEFINITIONS.

In this subchapter:

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

(A) an insurer that does not hold a certificate of authority in this state;

(B) an eligible surplus lines insurer; and

(C) an insurer that holds a certificate of authority in this state.

(2) "Premium" includes any consideration for insurance, including:

(A) a premium;

(B) a membership fee;

(C) an assessment; or

(D) dues.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.005(a), eff. September 1, 2005.