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(a) The courts of this state have jurisdiction over a person who is not a resident of, domiciled in, or authorized to engage in business in this state and files a statement with the commissioner under Subchapter D, 1 and over the actions involving that person that arise out of a violation of this chapter.
(b) A person described by Subsection (a) is considered to have appointed the commissioner as the person's agent for service of process in any action, suit, or proceeding arising out of a violation of this chapter.
(c) The commissioner shall forward by registered or certified mail to the person's last known address copies of all processes that are served on the commissioner under Subsection (b).
(d) Additional procedures and fees for service of process are provided by Subchapter C, Chapter 804. 2
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 823.457. Long Arm Jurisdiction; Service of Process - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-823-457/
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