(a) If the commissioner refuses to issue a certificate of authority to a foreign fraternal benefit society under Section 885.202, the commissioner shall:
(1) make the refusal in writing;
(2) file the refusal in the department’s office; and
(3) on request, provide a copy of the refusal and a statement of the commissioner’s reasons for the refusal to the society’s officers.
(b) The commissioner’s refusal to issue a certificate of authority to a foreign fraternal benefit society for authority to engage in business in this state is reviewable by proper proceedings in a state court.

Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 885.203

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011