Sec. 501.154. ACCESS TO INFORMATION. The public counsel:
(1) is entitled to the same access as a party, other than department staff, to department records available in a proceeding before the commissioner or department under the authority granted to the public counsel by this chapter; and
(2) is entitled to obtain discovery under Chapter 2001, Government Code, of any nonprivileged matter that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a proceeding or submission before the commissioner or department as authorized by this chapter.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests
Subtitle A - Public Insurance Counsel
Chapter 501 - Office of Public Insurance Counsel
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 501.151. Powers and Duties of Office
Section 501.152. Administration of Office
Section 501.153. Authority to Appear, Intervene, or Initiate
Section 501.154. Access to Information
Section 501.155. Recommendation of Legislation
Section 501.156. Consumer Bill of Rights
Section 501.157. Prohibited Interventions or Appearances
Section 501.158. Confidentiality Requirements