1. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter applies to any insurer that uses a document described by Section 1701.002 in this state, including:

   1. (1) a life, accident, health, or casualty insurance company;
   2. (2) a mutual life insurance company;
   3. (3) a mutual insurance company other than a mutual life insurance company;
   4. (4) a mutual or natural premium life insurance company;
   5. (5) a general casualty company;
   6. (6) a Lloyd's plan;
   7. (7) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;
   8. (8) a fraternal benefit society; and
   9. (9) a group hospital service corporation.
2. (b) This chapter does not apply to a society, company, or other insurer whose activities are by statute exempt from department control and that is entitled by statute to a certificate from the department showing that exempt status.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 5, eff. April 1, 2005.