S.B. No. 531
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to self-insurance funds established by governmental
  units.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 2259.031, Government Code, is amended by
  adding Subsections (c), (d), and (e) to read as follows:
         (c)  The governmental unit may purchase reinsurance for a
  risk covered through the fund.
         (d)  Any law, including a regulation, requiring insurance
  may be satisfied by coverage provided through the fund.
         (e)  Any law, including a regulation, requiring a
  certificate of insurance or an insurance agent's signature,
  countersignature, or approval may be satisfied by a certificate of
  coverage issued on behalf of the governmental unit demonstrating
  that coverage is provided through the fund.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.
 
 
 
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 531 passed the Senate on
  March 21, 2013, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 531 passed the House on
  May 17, 2013, by the following vote:  Yeas 134, Nays 0, two
  present not voting.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
 
  Approved:
 
  ______________________________ 
              Date
 
 
  ______________________________ 
            Governor