Tex.
Ins. Code Section 40.003
Application of Chapter; Exceptions
(a)
This chapter applies only to a hearing required to be held before a decision may be rendered or action taken by the commissioner or the department.(b)
If a provision of this code or another insurance law of this state requires that the commissioner take an action at a hearing subject to this chapter, the commissioner shall take the action after receipt of a proposal for decision from the office regarding the hearing conducted by the office.(c)
This chapter does not apply to a proceeding conducted under Chapter 201 (Collection of Revenue and Administration of Funds) or to a proceeding relating to:(1)
approving or reviewing rates or rating manuals filed by an individual company, unless the rates or manuals are contested;(2)
adopting a rule;(3)
adopting or approving a policy form or policy form endorsement;(4)
adopting or approving a plan of operation for an organization subject to the jurisdiction of the department;(5)
adopting a presumptive rate under Chapter 1153 (Credit Life Insurance and Credit Accident and Health Insurance); or(6)
a workers’ compensation claim brought under Title 5, Labor Code.
Source:
Section 40.003 — Application of Chapter; Exceptions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.40.htm#40.003 (accessed May 18, 2024).
