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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A general casualty company may increase or decrease its capital stock after:
(1) the intent to increase the stock is ratified by a two-thirds vote of the shareholders or the intent to decrease the stock is ratified by a majority vote of the shareholders; and
(2) notice of the intent to increase or decrease the stock is published in a newspaper of general circulation for five consecutive days.
(b) An increase in capital stock must be equal to an amount of at least $50,000.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 861.153. Authorized Shares - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-861-153/
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