Tex. Ins. Code Section 1811.201
Powers of Commissioner


(a)

If the commissioner has reason to believe that an insurer or agent has violated or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the commissioner may:

(1)

issue a cease and desist order;

(2)

seek an injunction under Section 1811.203 (Civil Penalty; Injunction);

(3)

request that the attorney general recover a civil penalty under Section 1811.203 (Civil Penalty; Injunction);

(4)

impose sanctions on the insurer or agent as provided by Chapter 82 (Sanctions); or

(5)

take any combination of those actions.

(b)

This section does not prevent or limit any action by or remedy available to the commissioner under applicable law.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1212 (S.B. 425), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 1811.201 — Powers of Commissioner, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­1811.­htm#1811.­201 (accessed May 11, 2024).

Accessed:
May 11, 2024

§ 1811.201’s source at texas​.gov