Texas Insurance Code - INS § 602.053. Exceptions

(1) the investigation or reporting of actual or potential fraud, misrepresentation, or criminal activity;

(2) underwriting;

(3) the placement or issuance of an insurance policy or evidence of coverage;

(4) loss control services;

(5) ratemaking or guaranty fund functions;

(6) reinsurance or excess loss insurance;

(7) risk management;

(8) case management;

(9) disease management;

(10) quality assurance;

(11) quality improvement;

(12) performance evaluation;

(13) health care provider credentialing verification;

(14) utilization review;

(15) peer review activities;

(16) actuarial, scientific, medical, or public policy research;

(17) grievance procedures;

(18) the internal administration of compliance, managerial, and information systems;

(19) policyholder or enrollee services;

(20) auditing;

(21) reporting;

(22) database security;

(23) the administration of consumer disputes and inquiries;

(24) external accreditation standards;

(25) the replacement of a group benefit plan or workers' compensation policy or program;

(26) activities in connection with a sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or part of a business or operating unit;

(27) any activity that permits disclosure without authorization under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. Section 1320d et seq.), as amended;

(28) disclosure that is required, or that is a lawful or appropriate method to enforce the covered entity's rights or the rights of other persons engaged, in carrying out a transaction or providing a product or service that the consumer requests or authorizes;

(29) claims administration, adjustment, and management;

(30) any activity that is:

(31) any other insurance or health maintenance organization functions the commissioner approves that are: