The commissioner shall:

(1) approve or deny the issuance or revocation of a certificate of authority to self-insure; and

(2) certify that a certified self-insurer has suspended payment of compensation or has otherwise become an impaired employer.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 3.0421, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.