1. (a) While in the process of planning or development, the term "HMO" may be used as a part of the proposed HMO's name as long as the developmental status of the proposed HMO is made clear in all dealings with employers, individuals, prospective contract holders, news media, etc.
2. (b) If a trademark, service mark or d/b/a is to be used it must first be filed with and approved by the commissioner.
3. (c) After the certificate of authority is issued, the name as it appears on the certificate of authority must be used by the HMO on all advertising and forms distributed to the public.

Source Note:The provisions of this §11.105 adopted to be effective January 1, 1980, 4 TexReg 4615; amended to be effective November 27, 1987, 12 TexReg 4259; amended to be effective November 2, 1998, 23 TexReg 11347.