Tex. Ins. Code § 1953.051

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 1953.051 - Certain Rating Plans Prohibited

(a) A rating plan regarding the writing of automobile insurance, other than insurance written under Chapter 2151, may not:

(1) assign a rate consequence to a charge or conviction for a violation of Subtitle C, Title 7, Transportation Code; or

(2) otherwise cause premiums for automobile insurance to be increased because of a charge or conviction described by Subdivision (1).

(b) A rating plan regarding the writing of personal automobile insurance may not:

(1) assign a rate consequence solely to:

(A) a consumer inquiry, as defined by Section 544.551, made by an applicant or insured; or

(B) a claim filed by an insured under a personal automobile insurance policy that is not paid or payable under the policy; or

(2) otherwise cause premiums for personal automobile insurance to be increased solely because of an inquiry or claim described by Subdivision (1).

Tex. Ins. Code § 1953.051

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1137,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2015.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730, Sec. 1H.001, eff. 4/1/2009.