Sec. 827.005.  APPROVAL OF WITHDRAWAL PLAN.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the commissioner shall approve a withdrawal plan that adequately provides for meeting the requirements prescribed by Section 827.004(3).
(b)  The commissioner may modify, restrict, or limit a withdrawal plan under this section as necessary if the commissioner finds that a line of insurance subject to the withdrawal plan is not offered in a quantity or manner to adequately cover the risks in this state or to adequately protect the residents of this state and policyholders in this state.  The commissioner may by order set the date on which the insurer's withdrawal begins.
(c)  A withdrawal plan is deemed approved if the commissioner:
(1)  does not hold a hearing on the plan before the 61st day after the date the plan is filed with the commissioner;  or
(2)  does not deny approval before the 61st day after the date a hearing on the plan is held.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 206, Sec. 10.04, eff. June 11, 2003.