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

Tex. Insurance Code § 551.055: REASON FOR DECLINATION, CANCELLATION, OR NONRENEWAL REQUIRED.

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  1. INSURANCE CODE
  2. TITLE 5. PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS
  3. SUBTITLE C. DECEPTIVE, UNFAIR, AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES
  4. CHAPTER 551. PRACTICES RELATING TO DECLINATION, CANCELLATION, AND NONRENEWAL OF INSURANCE POLICIES
  5. SUBCHAPTER B. DECLINATION, CANCELLATION, AND NONRENEWAL OF CERTAIN LIABILITY AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICIES

In a notice to an applicant or insured relating to declination, cancellation, or refusal to renew, an insurer must state the reason for the declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal. The statement must comply with:

(1) Sections 551.002(b) and (c); and

(2) rules adopted under Section 551.002(d).

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

Amended by:

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 940 (H.B. 2067), Sec. 6, eff. January 1, 2026.

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

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