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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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INSURANCE CODE |
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Title 2. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE |
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Subtitle A. ADMINISTRATION OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE |
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Chapter 38. DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTS |
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Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Sec. 38.001. INQUIRIES
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(a) In this section, "authorization" means a permit, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued or existing under this code.
(b) The department may address a reasonable inquiry to any insurance company, including a Lloyd's plan or reciprocal or interinsurance exchange, or an agent or other holder of an authorization relating to:
(1) the person's business condition; or
(2) any matter connected with the person's transactions that the department considers necessary for the public good or for the proper discharge of the department's duties.
(c) A person receiving an inquiry under Subsection (b) shall respond to the inquiry in writing not later than the 10th day after the date the inquiry is received.
(d) A response made under this section that is otherwise privileged or confidential by law remains privileged or confidential until introduced into evidence at an administrative hearing or in a court.