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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Insurance Code § 1901.055: CLAIM SURCHARGE.

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  1. INSURANCE CODE
  2. TITLE 10. PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
  3. SUBTITLE B. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
  4. CHAPTER 1901. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
  5. SUBCHAPTER B. RATE STANDARDS

A claim surcharge assessed by an insurer against a physician or health care provider under a professional liability insurance policy may be based only on claims actually paid by an insurer as a result of:

(1) a settlement; or

(2) an adverse judgment or decision of a court.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.

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