Sec. 2502.053. CERTAIN COMPENSATORY PAYMENTS NOT PROHIBITED. This subchapter does not prohibit:
(1) payment for services actually performed by a title insurance company, title insurance agent, or direct operation in connection with title examination or with closing the transaction or furnishing title evidence if:
(A) the payment does not exceed the percentage of premium or other amount established by the commissioner for the payment; and
(B) the person receiving the payment is licensed as provided by this title;
(2) payment of bona fide compensation to a bona fide employee principally employed by a title insurance company, title insurance agent, or direct operation;
(3) reasonable payment for goods or facilities actually provided and received; or
(4) payment for services actually performed by an attorney in connection with title examination or with closing the transaction, if the payment does not exceed a reasonable charge for the services.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 6, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - General Provisions
Chapter 2502 - Prohibited Conduct
Subchapter B. Rebates and Discounts
Section 2502.051. Rebates and Discounts Prohibited
Section 2502.052. Certain Divisions of Real Property Charges Prohibited
Section 2502.053. Certain Compensatory Payments Not Prohibited
Section 2502.054. Certain Divisions of Premiums Not Prohibited
Section 2502.055. Promotional and Educational Activities Not Rebates