December 11, 1996 The Honorable George W. Bush Governor of Texas Governor's Office State Capitol, Room E1.304 Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Governor Bush: The Texas Health Reinsurance System (System), effective September 1, 1995, is operating according to statute (V.T.C.S. Insurance Code, Article 26) and its Plan of Operation. It is governed by a Board of Directors (Board), whose nine members are appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance. In addition, the Board and the Department of Insurance (Depar