Sec. 5.078. DISPOSITION OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS. (a) The named insured under an insurance policy, binder, or other coverage relating to property subject to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property shall inform the insurer, not later than the 10th day after the date the coverage is obtained or the contract executed, whichever is later, of:
(1) the executory contract for conveyance and the term of the contract; and
(2) the name and address of the other party to the contract.
(b) An insurer who disburses proceeds under an insurance policy, binder, or other coverage relating to property that has been damaged shall issue the proceeds jointly to the purchaser and the seller designated in the contract.
(c) If proceeds under an insurance policy, binder, or other coverage are disbursed, the purchaser and seller shall ensure that the proceeds are used to repair, remedy, or improve the condition on the property.
(d) The failure of a seller or purchaser to comply with Subsection (c) is a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of Section 17.46, Business & Commerce Code, and is actionable in a public or private suit brought under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.
(e) Subsection (d) does not limit either party's remedy for other false, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices actionable in a suit brought under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 693, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Executory Contract for Conveyance
Section 5.0621. Construction With Other Law
Section 5.0622. Additional Applicability: Certain Counties
Section 5.064. Seller's Remedies on Default
Section 5.065. Right to Cure Default
Section 5.066. Equity Protection; Sale of Property
Section 5.067. Placement of Lien for Utility Service
Section 5.068. Foreign Language Requirement
Section 5.069. Seller's Disclosure of Property Condition
Section 5.070. Seller's Disclosure of Tax Payments and Insurance Coverage
Section 5.071. Seller's Disclosure of Financing Terms
Section 5.072. Oral Agreements Prohibited
Section 5.073. Contract Terms, Certain Waivers Prohibited
Section 5.074. Purchaser's Right to Cancel Contract Without Cause
Section 5.076. Recording Requirements
Section 5.077. Annual Accounting Statement
Section 5.078. Disposition of Insurance Proceeds
Section 5.080. Liability for Disclosures
Section 5.081. Right to Convert Contract
Section 5.082. Request for Balance and Trustee
Section 5.083. Right to Cancel Contract for Improper Platting
Section 5.084. Right to Deduct
Section 5.085. Fee Simple Title Required; Maintenance of Fee Simple Title