Sec. 2210.581. COMMISSIONER EXTENSION OF DEADLINES. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), the commissioner, on a showing of good cause, may by rule:
(1) extend any deadline established under this subchapter; and
(2) set the length of the extension.
(b) With reference to deadlines applicable to the association only, all deadline extensions related to claims arising from an occurrence may not exceed 120 days in the aggregate. This subsection does not affect the extension of a deadline applicable to a claimant or to both the association and a claimant.
(c) For the purposes of Subsection (a), "good cause" includes military deployment.
(d) The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. Section 2001.0045, Government Code, does not apply to rules adopted under this section.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (H.B. 3), Sec. 41, eff. September 28, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 140 (H.B. 1944), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 790 (H.B. 1900), Sec. 10, eff. June 10, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 12.002, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 12.003, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Property and Casualty Insurance
Subtitle G - Pools, Groups, Plans, and Self-Insurance
Chapter 2210 - Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
Subchapter L. -1. Claims: Settlement and Dispute Resolution
Section 2210.572. Exclusive Remedies and Limitation on Award
Section 2210.573. Filing of Claim; Claim Processing
Section 2210.5731. Payment of Claim
Section 2210.5732. Supplemental Payments
Section 2210.574. Disputes Concerning Amount of Accepted Coverage
Section 2210.5741. Replacement Cost Coverage Claim Processing
Section 2210.575. Disputes Concerning Denied Coverage
Section 2210.576. Issues Brought to Suit; Limitations on Recovery
Section 2210.577. Limitations Period
Section 2210.578. Expert Panel
Section 2210.579. Construction With Other Law