Texas § 2201.005 EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.

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§ 2201.005 — EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.

Texas § 2201.005

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Tex. Insurance Code Code Ann. § 2201.005 (2026).

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Sec. 2201.005. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.

(a)A provision of Chapter 981 , 4055 , or 4056 does not apply to an agent described by Subsection (b) if the provision:

(1)requires residency in this state;

(2)requires countersignatures;

(3)prohibits the solicitation of insurance in this state by a nonresident or the payment of commissions to a nonresident; or

(4)prohibits a nonresident from acting as a surplus or excess lines agent.

(b)The exemption provided by Subsection (a) applies to an agent licensed under Chapter 981 , 4055 , or 4056 who is acting on behalf of a risk retention group or purchasing group operating in this state or a group member in this state in providing or placing liability insurance for risks located in this state.

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Sec. 2201.005. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. (a) A provision of Chapter 981 , 4055 , or 4056 does not apply to an agent described by Subsection (b) if the provision:
(1) requires residency in this state;
(2) requires countersignatures;
(3) prohibits the solicitation of insurance in this state by a nonresident or the payment of commissions to a nonresident; or
(4) prohibits a nonresident from acting as a surplus or excess lines agent.
(b) The exemption provided by Subsection (a) applies to an agent licensed under Chapter 981 , 4055 , or 4056 who is acting on behalf of a risk retention group or purchasing group operating in this state or a group member in this state in providing or placing liability insurance for risks located in this state.