Texas HMO Application for Certificate of Authority is an application form used by health maintenance organizations (HMO's) in Texas to apply for a Certificate of Authority from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). The application must be completed by the HMO and submitted to TDI along with a variety of supporting documents. The application process includes submitting a completed application, a business plan, financial statements, a quality assurance plan, the HMO's governing documents, and other required documents. When the application is approved, the HMO will receive a Certificate of Authority from the TDI, which allows them to offer health care plans in Texas. The Texas HMO Application for Certificate of Authority consists of two parts: the Reapplication Checklist and the Full Application. The Reapplication Checklist is used to ensure that all required documents are submitted with the application. The Full Application includes the HMO's information, financial statements, and other required documents. There are two types of Texas HMO Application for Certificate of Authority: the HMO Initial Application and the HMO Renewal Application. The HMO Initial Application is completed by new HMO's entering the Texas market, while the HMO Renewal Application is used by existing HMO's to renew their Certificate of Authority.