Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Texas Insurance Code - INS § 804.101. Domestic Company

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) In this section:

(1) “Domestic company” means a company that is domiciled in and authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state.

(2) “Company” means:

(A) an insurance company, including:

(i) a casualty insurance company;

(ii) a county mutual insurance company;

(iii) an exempt association under Section 887.102;

(iv) a farm mutual insurance company;

(v) a fire insurance company;

(vi) a fraternal benefit society;

(vii) a life insurance company;

(viii) a Lloyd's plan;

(ix) a mutual assessment company;

(x) a mutual insurance company other than a mutual life insurance company;

(xi) a reciprocal exchange;

(xii) a risk retention group;

(xiii) a stipulated premium insurance company;

(xiv) a title insurance company; and

(xv) a carrier providing job protection insurance;

(B) a group hospital service corporation;

(C) a health maintenance organization;

(D) a prepaid legal services corporation; or

(E) any other company engaged in the business of insurance as a principal.

(b) A domestic company may be served with process by:

(1) serving the president, an active vice president, secretary, or attorney in fact at the home office or principal place of business of the company; or

(2) leaving a copy of the process at the home office or principal business office of the company during regular business hours.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 804.101. Domestic Company - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-804-101/

Read this complete Texas Insurance Code - INS § 804.101. Domestic Company on Westlaw. Westlaw subscription required.

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all Texas Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard