Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Unfair Methods or Practices
Section 556.052. Unfair Method of Competition or Unfair Practice: Failure to Disclose

Sec. 556.052. UNFAIR METHOD OF COMPETITION OR UNFAIR PRACTICE: FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. A depository institution engages in an unfair method of competition or an unfair practice in the sale of insurance by the depository institution if, on the premises of the depository institution or in connection with a product offering of the depository institution, the depository institution sells or solicits the purchase of insurance or a person sells or solicits the purchase of insurance recommended or sponsored by the depository institution and the depository institution or person fails to clearly disclose in all promotional materials relating to an insurance product distributed to customers and potential customers that:
(1) an insurance product sold through or in the depository institution or a subsidiary or affiliate of the depository institution is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;
(2) the insurance product is not issued, guaranteed, or underwritten by the depository institution or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and
(3) the insurance product involves investment risk, if appropriate, including potential loss of principal.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.

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