Sec. 1901.252. COVERAGE FOR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a medical professional liability insurance policy issued to or renewed for a physician or health care provider in this state may not include coverage for exemplary damages that may be assessed against the physician or health care provider.
(b) The commissioner may approve an endorsement form that provides for coverage for exemplary damages for use on a medical professional liability insurance policy issued to:
(1) a hospital; or
(2) a for-profit or not-for-profit nursing home or assisted living facility.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle B - Liability Insurance for Physicians and Health Care Providers
Chapter 1901 - Professional Liability Insurance for Physicians and Health Care Providers
Section 1901.251. Premium Basis
Section 1901.252. Coverage for Exemplary Damages
Section 1901.253. Notice of Premium Increase, Cancellation, or Nonrenewal
Section 1901.254. Prohibition of Use of Certain Information for Physician or Health Care Provider
Section 1901.255. Coverage for Volunteer Health Care Providers