Sec. 348.204. INSURANCE STATEMENT. (a) If insurance is required in connection with a retail installment contract, the holder shall give to the retail buyer a written statement that clearly and conspicuously states that:
(1) insurance is required in connection with the contract; and
(2) the buyer as an option may furnish the required insurance through:
(A) an existing policy of insurance owned or controlled by the buyer; or
(B) an insurance policy obtained through an insurance company authorized to do business in this state.
(b) If requested or required insurance is sold or obtained by the holder and the retail installment contract includes a premium or rate of charge for the insurance that is not fixed or approved by the commissioner of insurance, the holder shall deliver or mail to the retail buyer a written statement that includes that fact.
(c) A statement under Subsection (a) or (b) may be provided with or as part of the retail installment contract or separately.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Regulation of Interest, Loans, and Financed Transactions
Subtitle B - Loans and Financed Transactions
Chapter 348 - Motor Vehicle Installment Sales
Section 348.201. Property Insurance
Section 348.202. Credit Life and Credit Health and Accident Insurance
Section 348.203. Maximum Amount of Credit Life and Credit Health and Accident Coverage
Section 348.204. Insurance Statement
Section 348.205. Statement if Liability Insurance Not Included in Contract
Section 348.206. Insurance May Be Furnished by Buyer
Section 348.207. Buyer's Failure to Provide Evidence of Insurance
Section 348.209. Requirements for Including Insurance Cost in Contract
Section 348.210. Delivery of Insurance Document to Buyer
Section 348.211. Holder's Duty if Insurance Is Adjusted or Terminated
Section 348.212. Gain or Advantage From Insurance Not Additional Charge
Section 348.214. Effect of Adding Premium to Contract
Section 348.215. Financing Entity May Not Require Insurance From Particular Source