Tex. Ins. Code Section 912.156
Contesting Claim for Certain Purposes Prohibited

(a)

In this section, “full payment” means payment of the full amount of a loss actually sustained on the occurrence of the contingency against which the insurance coverage is obtained, not to exceed the maximum amount stated in the policy.

(b)

A county mutual insurance company may not contest a claim:

(1)

only for delay or a captious or inconsequential reason; or

(2)

to force a settlement for less than full payment.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.

Source: Section 912.156 — Contesting Claim for Certain Purposes Prohibited, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­912.­htm#912.­156 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

912.001
Definitions 912.002
Limited Exemption from Insurance Laws 912.003
Fees 912.004
Formation of New County Mutual Company Prohibited 912.005
Limitation on Transfer of Business to County Mutual Insurance Company 912.051
Applicability of Texas Non-profit Corporation Act 912.052
Eligibility of Board of Directors 912.053
General Powers of Board of Directors 912.054
Authority to Borrow Money 912.055
Charter and Articles of Incorporation 912.056
Creation of Local Chapters and Districts 912.057
Policyholder Meetings 912.058
Voting by Policyholders 912.059
Amendment to Bylaws 912.060
Authority to Prohibit Waiver of Bylaws 912.061
Application for Extension of Charter 912.101
Operation Under Certificate of Authority 912.102
Authority to Engage in Business 912.151
Kinds of Insurance Authorized 912.152
Policy Forms 912.153
Contract Terms: Incorporation of Bylaws 912.154
Amount of Insurance Under Multiple Hazards Policy 912.155
Repair or Replacement of Insured Property 912.156
Contesting Claim for Certain Purposes Prohibited 912.157
Denial of Claim: Notice Required 912.201
Schedule of Charges 912.202
Payment of Premium or Assessment 912.203
Nonpayment of Premium or Assessment: Filing of Action 912.204
Policyholder Liability 912.251
Licensing and Appointment of Agents 912.301
Report Regarding Condition of Company 912.302
Annual Statement Fee 912.303
Books and Records 912.304
Reinsurance 912.305
Security Deposit 912.306
Required Bonds 912.307
Reserve Requirements 912.308
Amount and Investment of Surplus 912.309
Policyholder Loans to Company 912.310
Certain Companies Exempt 912.701
Hazardous Financial Condition, Supervision, Conservatorship, and Liquidation 912.751
Officer or Director Unworthy of Trust: Removal and Revocation of Certificate of Authority 912.752
Fraudulent Operation or Improper Contests: Revocation of Certificate of Authority 912.753
Time Limit to Appeal 912.801
Violation of Chapter 912.802
Conversion 912.803
Unlawful Diversion of Funds 912.804
False Affidavit
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 912.156’s source at texas​.gov