(a) This subchapter may not be construed to require an insurer to be an association member if the insurer is not otherwise required to be a member under Section 2210.052.
(b) A farm mutual insurance company that is not a fronting insurer as defined by Section 221.001(c) is not a member of the association as a result of the company's collection of surcharges authorized by this subchapter or for any other reason.