Sec. 1952.155. BENEFITS PAYABLE WITHOUT REGARD TO FAULT OR COLLATERAL SOURCE; EFFECT ON SUBROGATION. (a) The benefits under coverage required by this subchapter are payable without regard to:
(1) the fault or nonfault of the named insured or recipient in causing or contributing to the accident; and
(2) any collateral source of medical, hospital, or wage continuation benefits.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an insurer paying benefits under coverage required by this subchapter does not have a right of subrogation or claim against any other person or insurer to recover any benefits by reason of the alleged fault of the other person in causing or contributing to the accident.
(c) An insurer paying benefits pursuant to this subchapter, including a county mutual insurance company, shall have a right of subrogation and a claim against a person causing or contributing to the accident if, on the date of loss, financial responsibility as required by Chapter 601, Transportation Code, has not been established for a motor vehicle involved in the accident and operated by that person.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 3B.039(a), eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 9.039(a), eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle C - Automobile Insurance
Chapter 1952 - Policy Provisions and Forms for Automobile Insurance
Subchapter D. Personal Injury Protection Coverage
Section 1952.151. Personal Injury Protection
Section 1952.152. Personal Injury Protection Coverage Required
Section 1952.153. Maximum Required Amount of Personal Injury Protection
Section 1952.154. Loss of Income Benefits
Section 1952.156. Payment of Benefits
Section 1952.157. Action for Failure to Pay Benefits
Section 1952.158. Exclusion of Benefits
Section 1952.159. Offset Against Liability Claim
Section 1952.160. Inapplicability to Accident or Health Insurance