Texas Insurance Code - Section 38.001. Inquiries
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§ 38.001. INQUIRIES. (a) In this section,
"authorization" means a permit, certificate of registration, or
other authorization issued or existing under this code.
(b) The department may address a reasonable inquiry to any
insurance company, including a Lloyd's plan or reciprocal or
interinsurance exchange, or an agent or other holder of an
authorization relating to:
(1) the person's business condition; or
(2) any matter connected with the person's
transactions that the department considers necessary for the public
good or for the proper discharge of the department's duties.
(c) A person receiving an inquiry under Subsection (b) shall
respond to the inquiry in writing not later than the 10th day after
the date the inquiry is received.
(d) A response made under this section that is otherwise
privileged or confidential by law remains privileged or
confidential until introduced into evidence at an administrative
hearing or in a court.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 1295, § 1, eff. Sept. 1,
2005.
Section: 36.203 36.204 36.205 37.001 37.051 37.052 37.053 38.001 38.002 38.003 38.051 38.052 38.101 38.102 38.103
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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