Texas Insurance Code - INS § 1601.151. Authority to Self-insure; Exemption from Other Insurance Laws

(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the governing board of a system may:

(b) A plan for which a system provides coverage on a self-insured basis is exempt from any other insurance law of this state that does not expressly apply to that plan or this chapter.

(c) Expenses for the administration of a self-insured plan may come from the contributions of employees and the state after payments for any coverage provided under this chapter have been made.