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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, this chapter applies to each insurance policy issued under Article 5.76 or 5.76-2, as those articles existed before their repeal.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the stock insurance company that resulted from the transfer of the former Texas workers' compensation insurance facility is considered an impaired insurer for purposes of this chapter if any action described by Section 462.004(5) is taken with respect to the company.
(c) A claim under an insurance policy described by Subsection (a) is a covered claim for purposes of this chapter if the claim is a covered claim for purposes of Sections 462.201-462.203, 462.205-462.210, 462.213, 462.214, and 462.305 without regard to whether the stock insurance company described by Subsection (b):
(1) issued or assumed the policy; or
(2) was authorized to engage in business in this state at the time:
(A) the policy was written; or
(B) the company became an impaired insurer.
(d) If a conflict exists between this section and any other statute relating to the former Texas workers' compensation insurance facility or the association, this section controls.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 462.009. Applicability to Former Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility and Successor - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-462-009/
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