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Texas Insurance Code - INS § 1811.201. Powers of Commissioner

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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;

(3) request that the attorney general recover a civil penalty under Section 1811.203;

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

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