Tex. Fam. Code Section 231.015
Insurance Reporting Program


(a)

In consultation with the Texas Department of Insurance and representatives of the insurance industry in this state, including insurance trade associations, the Title IV-D agency by rule shall operate a program under which insurers shall cooperate with the Title IV-D agency in identifying obligors who owe child support arrearages and are subject to liens for child support arrearages to intercept certain insurance settlements or awards for claims in satisfaction of the arrearage amounts.

(b)

An insurer that provides information or responds to a notice of child support lien or levy under Subchapter G (Definitions), Chapter 157 (Enforcement), or acts in good faith to comply with procedures established by the Title IV-D agency under this section is not liable for those acts under any law to any person.

(c)

An insurer may not be required to report or identify the following types of claims:

(1)

a first-party property damage claim under:

(A)

a personal automobile insurance policy for actual repair, replacement, or loss of use of an insured vehicle; or

(B)

a residential or tenant property insurance policy for actual repair, replacement, or loss of use of an insured dwelling and contents, including additional living expenses actually incurred;

(2)

a third-party property damage claim:

(A)

that will be paid to a vendor or repair facility for the actual repair, replacement, or loss of use of:
(i)
a dwelling, condominium, or other improvements on real property;
(ii)
a vehicle, including a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle; or
(iii)
other tangible personal property that has sustained actual damage or loss; or

(B)

for the reimbursement to a claimant for payments made by the claimant to a vendor or repair facility for the actual repair, replacement, or loss of use of:
(i)
a dwelling, condominium, or other improvements on real property;
(ii)
a vehicle, including a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle; or
(iii)
other tangible personal property that has sustained actual damage or loss;

(3)

a claim for benefits, or a portion of a claim for benefits, assigned to be paid to a funeral service provider or facility for actual funeral expenses owed by the insured that are not otherwise paid or reimbursed;

(4)

a claim for benefits assigned to be paid to a health care provider or facility for actual medical expenses owed by the insured that are not otherwise paid or reimbursed; or

(5)

a claim for benefits to be paid under a limited benefit insurance policy that provides:

(A)

coverage for one or more specified diseases or illnesses;

(B)

dental or vision benefits; or

(C)

hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity coverage.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1023, Sec. 52, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (S.B. 865), Sec. 27, eff. June 19, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 508 (H.B. 1674), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1185 (S.B. 1174), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 902 (H.B. 3845), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.

Source: Section 231.015 — Insurance Reporting Program, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­231.­htm#231.­015 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

231.001
Designation of Title Iv-d Agency
231.002
Powers and Duties
231.003
Forms and Procedures
231.005
Biennial Report Required
231.006
Ineligibility to Receive State Grants or Loans or Receive Payment on State Contracts
231.007
Debts to State
231.008
Disposition of Funds
231.009
Payment of Penalties
231.010
Cooperation with Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
231.0011
Development of Statewide Integrated System for Child Support, Medical Support, and Dental Support Enforcement
231.0012
Child Support Enforcement Management
231.012
Child Support Work Group
231.0013
Dedication of Funds
231.014
Personnel
231.015
Insurance Reporting Program
231.016
Dismissal of Certain Claims Against Title Iv-d Agency or Title Iv-d Agency Employee
231.101
Title Iv-d Child Support Services
231.102
Eligibility for Child Support Services
231.103
Application and Service Fees
231.104
Assignment of Right to Support
231.105
Notice of Change of Payee
231.106
Notice of Termination of Assignment
231.107
Certificate of Assignment or of Termination of Assignment
231.108
Confidentiality of Records and Privileged Communications
231.109
Attorneys Representing State
231.110
Authorization of Service
231.111
Disqualification of Agency
231.112
Information on Paternity Establishment
231.113
Enforcement of Support Obligations in Public Assistance Cases
231.114
Reports of Child Support Payments to Consumer Reporting Agencies
231.115
Noncooperation by Recipient of Public Assistance
231.116
Information on Internet
231.117
Employment Services-related Referrals for Unemployed and Underemployed Obligors
231.118
Service of Citation
231.119
Ombudsman Program
231.120
Toll-free Telephone Number for Employers
231.121
Availability of Brochures
231.122
Monitoring Child Support Cases
231.123
Cooperation with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs
231.124
Child Support Arrearages Payment Incentive Program
231.201
Definitions
231.202
Authorized Costs and Fees in Title Iv-d Cases
231.203
State Exemption from Bond Not Affected
231.204
Prohibited Fees in Title Iv-d Cases
231.205
Limitations on Liability of Attorney General for Authorized Fees and Costs
231.206
Restriction on Fees for Child Support or Registry Services in Title Iv-d Cases
231.207
Method of Billing for Allowable Fees
231.208
Agreements for Reimbursement in Lieu of Fees
231.209
Payment for Services Not Affected by This Subchapter
231.210
Authority to Pay Litigation Expenses
231.211
Award of Cost Against Nonprevailing Party in Title Iv-d Case
231.301
Title Iv-d Parent Locator Services
231.302
Information to Assist in Location of Persons or Property
231.303
Title Iv-d Administrative Subpoena
231.305
Memorandum of Understanding on Child Support for Children Receiving Public Assistance
231.306
Maximizing Medical Support and Dental Support Establishment and Collection by the Title Iv-d Agency
231.307
Financial Institution Data Matches
231.308
Public Identification of Certain Obligors
231.309
Rewards for Information
231.1015
Administrative Adjustment of Support Obligations During Obligor’s Incarceration
231.1016
Review of Administrative Adjustment of Support Obligations
231.1017
Modification of Support Obligation After Obligor’s Release from Incarceration
231.1165
Information on Service of Citation
231.1211
Informational Materials on Standard Possession Order
231.2025
Contingency Fees

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

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