These records of the Health Maintenance Organization Division of the Texas State Board of Insurance consist of various types of documentation submitted to the commissioner of insurance when applying for a certificate of authority. Records include, for each company applying: the articles of incorporation; the bylaws; a list of officers, directors, and board members; its health care plans, facilities, and personnel; evidence of coverage; a financial statement showing the applicant's assets, liabilities and sources of financial support; marketing plans and proposals; a power of attorney for applicants outside the state; a service area map; a description of complaint resolution procedures; a quality assurance plan; plans for enrollee participation and any other information the commissioner may require of the company to make determinations. Not all HMOs present are represented in this series.

These records of the Health Maintenance Organization Division of the Texas State Board of Insurance consist of correspondence generated by compliance on the part of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) with provisions of the Health Maintenance Act. Subsequent to receiving its certificate of authority, an HMO must submit to the commissioner, for approval, disapproval, or for information only, any modifications or amendments to operations or documents submitted to the commissioner during the process of applying for a certificate of authority. Any modification or amendment for which the commissioner's approval is required will be considered approved unless disapproved within thirty days. The commissioner may postpone any action for an additional thirty days only if more time is needed for proper consideration. Not all HMOs are represented in this series.