Section 401.001 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Accountant" means an independent certified public accountant or accounting firm that meets the requirements of Section 401.011.(2) "Affiliate" has the meaning assigned by Section 823.003.(3) "Health maintenance organization" means a health maintenance organization authorized to engage in business in this state.(4) "Insurer" means an insurer authorized to engage in business in this state, including: (A) a life, health, or accident insurance company;(B) a fire and marine insurance company;(C) a general casualty company;(D) a title insurance company;(E) a fraternal benefit society;(F) a mutual life insurance company;(G) a local mutual aid association;(H) a statewide mutual assessment company;(I) a mutual insurance company other than a mutual life insurance company;(J) a farm mutual insurance company;(K) a county mutual insurance company;(M) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;(N) a group hospital service corporation;(O) a stipulated premium company; and(P) a nonprofit legal services corporation.(5) "Subsidiary" has the meaning assigned by Section 823.003.Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727, Sec. 1, eff. 4/1/2007.