Sec. 226.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Insurer" has the meaning assigned by Section 101.002 and includes:
(A)  an insurer that does not hold a certificate of authority in this state;
(B)  an eligible surplus lines insurer; and
(C)  an insurer that holds a certificate of authority in this state.
(2)  "Premium" includes any consideration for insurance, including:
(A)  a premium;
(B)  a membership fee;
(C)  an assessment; or
(D)  dues.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by: 
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.005(a), eff. September 1, 2005.