Sec. 541.102. STATEMENT OF CHARGES; NOTICE OF HEARING. (a) When the department has reason to believe that a person engaged in the business of insurance in this state has engaged or is engaging in this state in an unfair method of competition or unfair or deceptive act or practice defined by Subchapter B and that a proceeding by the department regarding the charges is in the interest of the public, the department shall issue and serve on the person:
(1) a statement of the charges; and
(2) a notice of the hearing on the charges, including the time and place for the hearing.
(b) The department may not hold the hearing before the sixth day after the date the notice is served.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Protection of Consumer Interests
Subtitle C - Deceptive, Unfair, and Prohibited Practices
Chapter 541 - Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices
Section 541.101. Examination and Investigation
Section 541.102. Statement of Charges; Notice of Hearing
Section 541.104. Hearing Procedures
Section 541.105. Record of Hearing
Section 541.106. Compliance With Subpoena
Section 541.107. Determination of Violation
Section 541.108. Cease and Desist Order
Section 541.109. Modification or Setting Aside of Order
Section 541.110. Administrative Penalty
Section 541.111. Civil Penalty for Violation of Cease and Desist Order