Section 551.005 - Membership Dues(a) In this section, "insurer" includes a county mutual insurance company, a Lloyd's plan, and a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange.(b) Except as otherwise provided by law, an insurer may require that membership dues in its sponsoring organization be paid as a condition for issuance or renewal of a policy.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730, Sec. 3B.0245, eff. 9/1/2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921, Sec. 9.0245(a), eff. 9/1/2007.