Sec. 101.106. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person, including an insurer, who intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly violates Section 101.102 commits an offense.
(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that Section 101.051 or 101.052, as applicable, by its terms does not apply to the person charged.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 819 (S.B. 781), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance
Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement
Chapter 101 - Unauthorized Insurance
Subchapter C. Prohibition; Enforcement
Section 101.102. Unauthorized Insurance Prohibited
Section 101.103. Powers of Commissioner; Remedies for Certain Conduct
Section 101.104. Request for Information
Section 101.105. Civil Penalty; Restitution and Injunctive Relief