In this subchapter:

1. (1) "Domestic insurer" means an insurer organized in this state.
2. (2) "Foreign insurer" means an insurer organized in another state.

3. (3) "Tax or other charge" includes:

   1. (A) a tax, including an income, corporate franchise, or maintenance tax;
   2. (B) a fee, including a regulatory fee similar to a maintenance tax;
   3. (C) a license;
   4. (D) a fine;
   5. (E) a penalty;
   6. (F) a deposit requirement; and
   7. (G) any other obligation.

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