Tex. Ins. Code Section 1951.004
Criminal Penalty


(a)

An insurer, or an officer or representative of an insurer, commits an offense if the insurer, officer, or representative violates:

(1)

Section 1951.001 (Rates for Automobile Insurance), 1951.002 (Rules), 1952.051 (Policy Forms for Automobile Insurance), 1952.052 (Use of Previously Approved or Adopted Policy Forms Authorized), 1952.053 (Withdrawal of Approval), 1952.054 (Required Disclosures Regarding Short-term Policies), or 1952.055 (Certificate of Insurance as Substitute for Insurance Policy);

(2)

Subchapter B, Chapter 1806 (Prohibited Practices and Rebates Related to Policies);

(3)

Subchapter C, Chapter 1953 (Rate Regulation and Ratemaking for Automobile Insurance);

(4)

Chapter 254 (Motor Vehicle Insurance); or

(5)

Article 5.01, 5.03, 5.06, 5.10, or 5.11.

(b)

An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2H.002, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Section 1951.004 — Criminal Penalty, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­1951.­htm#1951.­004 (accessed May 18, 2024).

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 1951.004’s source at texas​.gov