Sec. 885.157.  ISSUANCE OF PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.  If the purposes of a fraternal benefit society conform to the requirements of this chapter and all provisions of law have been complied with, the commissioner shall:
(1)  certify that the society is in compliance with all provisions of law;
(2)  retain and record the articles of incorporation or association;  and
(3)  issue to the society a preliminary certificate of authority.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.