97 TABLE OF CONTENTS. Chapter I-Commissioner of Insurance and Banking, Sections 1-8. Chapter II-Duties of the Commissioner, Sections 9-48.. Chapter III-Incorporation of Insurance Companies-Home Com- PAGE Chapter IX-Fire and Marine Companies, Sections 170-221. Chapter X-Live Stock Insurance, Section 222.... Chapter XI-Casualty Insurance Companies, Sections 223-248... Chapter XII--Fidelity, Guaranty and Surety Companies, Sections Chapter XIV-Workmen's Compensation Act, Sections 296-390... 110 Chapter XV-Mutual Assessment Accident Insurance-Home Companies, Sections 391-407.... Chapter XVI-Mutual Fire, Lightning, Hail and Storm Insur- ance Companies-Their regulation, government and control, Chapter XVIII-Reciprocal Indemnity Contracts-Regulation thereof Powers of Commissioner, Sections 438-450......... 160 Chapter XIX-Printers Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Asso- Chapter XX-Mutual plan of Insurance against loss or damage resulting from Burglary, Robbery, and loss of Money and Se- curities in Transportation, Sections 454-461... Chapter XXII--Fraternal Beneficiary Associations, Sections 485- 174 468972 UNIV. O CALIFORNIA INSURANCE LAWS A COMPILATION OF THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF TEXAS DIGEST OF 1921 CHAPTER I. COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE AND BANKING. Appointment of. SECTION 1. The Governor shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Commissioner of Insurance and Banking, who shall be a citizen of the State and experienced in matters of insurance. (R. S., Art. 4485.) Term of Office. 2. The Commissioner of Insurance and Banking shall hold his office for the term of two years, and until the appointment and qualification of his successor. (R. S., Art. 4486.) Vacancies in Office, How Filled. 3. The Governor may fill any vacancy occurring in the office of Commissioner of Insurance and Banking, and report the name of the person so appointed to the Senate, if in session, or at the next succeeding session of the Legislature. Should the Senate fail to confirm the appointment made by the Governor within ten days after being advised thereof, then the said office shall be deemed vacant and a new appointment shall be made until the office is filled. (R. S., Art. 4487.) Oath and Bond. 4. Within fifteen days after notice of his appointment, and before entering upon the duties of his office, he shall take the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution, and shall give a bond to the State of Texas in the sum of five thousand dollars, with two or more good and sufficient sureties, to be approved by the Governor, and conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office, which oath and bond shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State. (R. S., Art. 4488.) Clerks, May Appoint. 5. Said Commissioner may appoint a competent chief clerk and such other clerks as the labors of his office may require; and all clerks shall be removable at the pleasure of the Commissioner. (R. S., Art. 4489.) Chief Clerk, Duties of. 6. The chief clerk shall possess all the power and perform all the duties attached by law to the office of Commissioner during the neces |