Sec. 826.002. AUTHORITY TO CONVERT TO STOCK INSURANCE COMPANY. (a) A mutual insurance company may convert to a stock insurance company. (b) A converting company may not engage in the business of insurance as a stock insurance company until it complies with the requirements of this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.