1. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this subchapter applies to a health maintenance organization authorized to engage in the business of a health maintenance organization in this state or an insurer authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state, including:

   1. (1) a capital stock insurance company;
   2. (2) a mutual insurance company;
   3. (3) a title insurance company;
   4. (4) a fraternal benefit society;
   5. (5) a local mutual aid association;
   6. (6) a statewide mutual assessment company;
   7. (7) a county mutual insurance company;
   8. (8) a Lloyd's plan;
   9. (9) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;
   10. (10) a stipulated premium company;
   11. (11) a group hospital service corporation; and
   12. (12) a risk retention group.

2. (b) This subchapter does not apply to a health maintenance organization or insurer:

   1. (1) that has gross initial premium receipts collected in this state of less than $2 million each year; or
   2. (2) with regard to fidelity, surety, or guaranty bonds.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.