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