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(a) An award is not subject to execution, attachment, garnishment, or other process, except that an award is not exempt from a claim of a creditor to the extent that the creditor provided products, services, or accommodations, the costs of which are included in the award. (b) An assignment or agreement to assign a right to benefits for loss accruing in the future is unenforceable except: (1) an assignment of a right to benefits for loss of earnings is enforceable to secure payment of alimony, maintenance, or child support; and (2) an assignment of a right to benefits is enforceable to the extent that the benefits are for the cost of products, services, or accommodations: (A) made necessary by the injury or death on which the claim is based; and (B) provided or to be provided by the assignee.
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Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.84(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. |
