Definition of Carrier

Sec. 1601.005. DEFINITION OF CARRIER. In this chapter, "carrier" means: (1) an insurance company that is authorized by the department to provide under this code any of the types of insurance coverages, benefits, or services provided for in this chapter, and that: (A) has an adequate surplus; (B) has a successful operating history; and (C) has had successful experience, as determined by the department, in providing and servicing any of the types of group coverage provided for in this chapter; (2) a corporation operating under Chapter 842 that provides any of the types of coverage, benefits, or services provided for in this chapter and that: (A) has a successful operating history; and (B) has had successful experience, as determined by the department, in providing and servicing any of the types of group coverage provided for in this chapter; or (3) any combination of carriers described by Subdivisions (1) and (2) on terms the system prescribes. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 3, eff. June 1, 2003.