(a) A title insurance company must have a paid-up capital of at least $1 million and a surplus of at least $1 million.
(b) The capital stock and minimum surplus requirements of a title insurance company must be maintained intact over and above all outstanding liabilities, except contingent liabilities on title insurance policies.

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Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 2551.053

  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.

(c) If a title insurance company suffers the impairment of its capital stock or minimum surplus requirements, the company shall immediately report the impairment to the department.