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

Tex. Insurance Code § 542.059: EXTENSION OF DEADLINES.

Where this section sits in the code

INSURANCE CODE
TITLE 5. PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS
SUBTITLE C. DECEPTIVE, UNFAIR, AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES
CHAPTER 542. PROCESSING AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER B. PROMPT PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

(a) A court may grant a request by a guaranty association for an extension of the periods under this subchapter on a showing of good cause and after reasonable notice to policyholders.

(b) In the event of a weather-related catastrophe or major natural disaster, as defined by the commissioner, the claim-handling deadlines imposed under this subchapter are extended for an additional 15 days.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.

Collected 2026-08-27T01:47:21Z. Source file · JSON

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