Tex. Insurance Code § 1467.101: BAD FAITH.

(a) The following conduct constitutes bad faith participation for purposes of this chapter:

(1) failing to participate in the informal settlement teleconference under Section 1467.084(d) or an arbitration or mediation under this chapter;

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

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

(b) Failure to reach an agreement under Subchapter B is not conclusive proof of bad faith participation.

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

Amended by:

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 100 (S.B. 507), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2017.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1264), Sec. 2.16, eff. September 1, 2019.