Sec. 2602.306. ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMANT'S RIGHTS. (a) Any cause of action or other right of the holder of a covered claim arising from the occurrence on which the claim is based is assigned to the association on the holder's acceptance of:
(1) the association's payment of the claim; or
(2) a benefit of a contract by the association providing for reinsurance or assumption of liabilities or for substitution.
(b) Rights are assigned to the association under Subsection (a) to the extent of the amount accepted or the value of the benefit provided.
(c) The association may assign the rights acquired under this section to the title insurance company executing the reinsurance, assumption, or substitution agreement.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 6, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Financial Solvency
Chapter 2602 - Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association
Subchapter G. Association Powers and Duties Relating to Covered Claims
Section 2602.302. Payment of Covered Claims
Section 2602.303. Servicing Facility
Section 2602.304. Advance as Loan
Section 2602.305. Association in Place of Impaired Title Insurance Company or Agent
Section 2602.306. Assignment of Claimant's Rights
Section 2602.307. Settlement by Association Binding; Priority of Claim and Expenses