Tex. Ins. Code § 551.055 · Subchapter B. DECLINATION, CANCELLATION, AND NONRENEWAL OF CERTAIN LIABILITY AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICIES
REASON FOR DECLINATION, CANCELLATION, OR NONRENEWAL REQUIRED.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In a notice to an applicant or insured relating to declination, cancellation, or refusal to renew, an insurer must state the reason for the declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal. The statement must comply with:
(1) Sections 551.002(b) and (c); and
(2) rules adopted under Section 551.002(d).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 2067), Sec. 6, eff. January 1, 2026.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.551.htm
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