Sec. 4102.163. CERTAIN CONTRACTOR BUSINESS PROHIBITED. (a) A contractor may not act as a public adjuster or advertise to adjust claims for any property for which the contractor is providing or may provide contracting services, regardless of whether the contractor:
(1) holds a license under this chapter; or
(2) is authorized to act on behalf of the insured under a power of attorney or other agreement.
(b) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 903 (H.B. 1183), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1100 (H.B. 2103), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1100 (H.B. 2103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Regulation of Professionals
Chapter 4102 - Public Insurance Adjusters
Subchapter D. Prohibited Conduct
Section 4102.151. Solicitation Prohibited During Natural Disaster
Section 4102.152. Solicitation Prohibited During Certain Hours
Section 4102.153. Certain Reports and Disclosures Prohibited
Section 4102.154. Use of Badge Prohibited
Section 4102.155. Certain Delegation Prohibited
Section 4102.156. Practice of Law Prohibited
Section 4102.157. Certain Business Prohibited
Section 4102.158. Conflicts of Interest Prohibited
Section 4102.159. Misrepresentation Prohibited
Section 4102.160. Certain Payments Prohibited
Section 4102.161. Certain Representations Prohibited
Section 4102.162. Use of Different Name Prohibited
Section 4102.163. Certain Contractor Business Prohibited
Section 4102.164. Acceptance of Referral Payments Prohibited