Sec. 542.002. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter applies to the following insurers whether organized as a proprietorship, partnership, stock or mutual corporation, or unincorporated association:
(1) a life, health, or accident insurance company;
(2) a fire or casualty insurance company;
(3) a hail or storm insurance company;
(4) a title insurance company;
(5) a mortgage guarantee company;
(6) a mutual assessment company;
(7) a local mutual aid association;
(8) a local mutual burial association;
(9) a statewide mutual assessment company;
(10) a stipulated premium company;
(11) a fraternal benefit society;
(12) a group hospital service corporation;
(13) a county mutual insurance company;
(14) a Lloyd's plan;
(15) a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange; and
(16) a farm mutual insurance company.
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 542 - Processing and Settlement of Claims
Subchapter A. Unfair Claim Settlement Practices
Section 542.002. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 542.003. Unfair Claim Settlement Practices Prohibited
Section 542.004. Examination of Tax Returns Prohibited
Section 542.005. Record of Complaints
Section 542.006. Periodic Reporting Requirement
Section 542.007. Comparison of Certain Insurers to Minimum Standard of Performance; Investigation
Section 542.008. Complaints Against Insurers; Investigation
Section 542.009. Review of Investigation Results; Hearing
Section 542.010. Cease and Desist Order; Enforcement
Section 542.011. Time Limit to Appeal