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Tex. Insurance Code § 542A.001 Definitions
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Sec. 542A.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Agent" means an employee, agent, representative, or adjuster who performs any act on behalf of an insurer. (2) "Claim" means a first-party claim that: (A) is made by an insured under an insurance policy providing coverage for real…
Tex. Insurance Code § 542A.002 Applicability of Chapter
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Sec. 542A.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter applies to an action on a claim against an insurer or agent, including: (1) an action alleging a breach of contract; (2) an action alleging negligence, misrepresentation, fraud, or bre…
Tex. Insurance Code § 542A.003 Notice Required
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Sec. 542A.003. NOTICE REQUIRED. (a) In addition to any other notice required by law or the applicable insurance policy, not later than the 61st day before the date a claimant files an action to which this chapter applies in which the claimant seeks damages from any person, the cl…
Tex. Insurance Code § 542A.004 Inspection
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Sec. 542A.004. INSPECTION. Not later than the 30th day after receiving a presuit notice given under Section 542A.003(a), a person to whom notice is given may send a written request to the claimant to inspect, photograph, or evaluate, in a reasonable manner and at a reasonable tim…