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

Tex. Insurance Code § 557.052: CIVIL PENALTY.

Where this section sits in the code

INSURANCE CODE
TITLE 5. PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS
SUBTITLE C. DECEPTIVE, UNFAIR, AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES
CHAPTER 557. INSURED PROPERTY SUBJECT TO SECURITY INTEREST
SUBCHAPTER B. LIENHOLDER APPROVAL OF INSURANCE CLAIM PAYMENT RELATING TO PERSONAL PROPERTY

(a) A lienholder who violates Section 557.051 is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation.

(b) The attorney general may bring an action to collect a civil penalty under this section.

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

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