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TX SB1169
TX SB1169Relating to the payment of insurance deductibles related to property insurance policies; creating criminal offenses.
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Introduced
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
In Committee
03/07/2019
03/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the payment of insurance deductibles related to property insurance policies; creating criminal offenses.
AI Summary
This bill creates new provisions in the Texas Insurance Code related to the payment of insurance deductibles for property insurance claims. It requires policyholders to pay any applicable deductibles and prohibits businesses from waiving, offsetting, or assisting policyholders in avoiding payment of deductibles without the insurer's consent. The bill also requires certain contract notices and allows insurers to withhold replacement cost payments until the deductible is paid. Violations of these provisions are punishable as Class A misdemeanors. The bill also repeals a related provision in the Texas Business & Commerce Code.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Business & Commerce (on 03/07/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB1169 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB01169I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB01169I.pdf |
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