How are the Governing Committee members of the FAIR Plan Association chosen?

• A. Appointed by the Commissioner
• B. Elected by Association members
• C. Appointed by the Governor
• D. Appointed by the State Senate

Answer: (A)

The governing committee of the Texas FAIR Plan Association is appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance. This setup ensures the plan operates under state regulatory oversight and remains authority-driven rather than member-driven. Since the FAIR Plan is a state-created mechanism to provide basic property insurance to applicants who can’t obtain coverage in the standard market, having the Commissioner appoint the committee helps maintain consistent administration and adherence to statutory requirements. Appointments by the Governor or the State Senate would introduce a different political process, and elections by association members would place governance in the hands of members rather than regulatory oversight, which is not how this plan is structured.