Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. Unfair Claim Settlement Practices
Section 542.004. Examination of Tax Returns Prohibited

Sec. 542.004. EXAMINATION OF TAX RETURNS PROHIBITED. (a) An insurer regulated under this code may not require a claimant, as a condition of settling a claim, to produce the claimant's federal income tax returns for examination or investigation by the insurer unless:
(1) the claimant is ordered to produce the tax returns by a court; or
(2) the claim involves:
(A) a fire loss; or
(B) a loss of profits or income.
(b) An insurer that violates this section commits:
(1) a prohibited practice under this subchapter; and
(2) a deceptive trade practice under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.
(c) A claimant affected by a violation of this section is entitled to remedies under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.

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