Sec. 2001.004. AUTHORITY TO INSPECT AND TAKE TESTIMONY REGARDING RECORDS. (a) The commissioner or a person authorized by the commissioner may:
(1) visit:
(A) a general, local, or other office of an insurer engaged in the business of insurance in this state;
(B) the insurer's home office located outside this state, if applicable; and
(C) the office of any of the insurer's officers, directors, agents, or other representatives; and
(2) require the insurer or an officer, director, agent, or other representative of the insurer to produce for inspection by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative all of the books, records, and papers of the insurer, officer, director, agent, or representative.
(b) The commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative may:
(1) examine and make or have made copies of the books, records, and papers described by Subsection (a); and
(2) take testimony under oath regarding the books, records, and papers and compel the attendance of witnesses for that purpose.
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 D - Fire Insurance and Allied Lines, Including Residential Property Insurance
Section 2001.001. Applicability of Subtitle
Section 2001.003. Authority to Require Sworn Statements
Section 2001.004. Authority to Inspect and Take Testimony Regarding Records
Section 2001.005. Authority to Require Provision of Data
Section 2001.006. Report of Information Relating to Certain Fire Losses
Section 2001.007. Criminal Penalty
Section 2001.008. Immunity From Prosecution
Section 2001.009. Limitation on Compensation and Expenses
Section 2001.010. Public Guide Relating to Commercial Property Rating