Texas Insurance Code § 1467.101 Bad Faith

Sec. 1467.101. BAD FAITH. (a) The following conduct constitutes bad faith mediation for purposes of this chapter:

(1) failing to participate in the mediation;

(2) failing to provide information the mediator believes is necessary to facilitate an agreement; or

(3) failing to designate a representative participating in the mediation with full authority to enter into any mediated agreement.

(b) Failure to reach an agreement is not conclusive proof of bad faith mediation.

(c) A mediator shall report bad faith mediation to the commissioner or the Texas Medical Board, as appropriate, following the conclusion of the mediation.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2256), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

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