Texas Statutes
Subchapter F. Payment of Insurance and Taxes
Section 347.251. Financing Insurance

Sec. 347.251. FINANCING INSURANCE. (a) A creditor may finance as part of a credit transaction insurance:
(1) required in accordance with Section 347.201; or
(2) requested by the consumer.
(b) The cost of the insurance required under Section 347.201 may be included as a separate charge in the credit transaction.
(c) The premium of any insurance included in the credit transaction may be included in the unpaid balance of the credit transaction and paid as part of the total of payments regardless of whether the term of the insurance is less than the term of the credit transaction.
(d) A consumer and creditor may agree that the purchase of additional insurance under Section 347.204 will be:
(1) in accordance with an insurance premium financing agreement made under the Insurance Code; and
(2) separate from the credit transaction.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

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