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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The governing body of a fraternal benefit society that proposes converting to a mutual life insurance company or incorporated stock company shall call a meeting of lodge representatives. The meeting may not be held before the 90th day after the date the meeting is called.
(b) Not later than the 40th day before the date of the meeting, the fraternal benefit society shall mail to each society member or holder of a benefit certificate, at the member's or holder's mailing address as shown by the society's records, and to each lodge:
(1) notice of the meeting; and
(2) a general plan of the proposed conversion.
(c) Not later than the 20th day after the date of receipt of the notice, each lodge shall meet in a regular or called session to act on the proposal and choose a representative to the governing body for the state, if the society operates in more than one state.
(d) The lodge representatives chosen under Subsection (c) shall meet and choose the requisite number of representatives to which the state is entitled to the supreme or grand lodge, if that body is located in this state.
(e) A fraternal benefit society shall submit the plan of the proposed conversion to the commissioner, and the commissioner must approve the plan, before the society may submit the plan to the society's members, holders of benefit certificates, and lodges.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 885.452. Meeting of Lodge Representatives; Notice - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-885-452/
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