Texas § 827.008 RESTRICTION PLAN.

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§ 827.008 — RESTRICTION PLAN.

Texas § 827.008

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Tex. Insurance Code Code Ann. § 827.008 (2026).

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Sec. 827.008. RESTRICTION PLAN.

(a)Before an insurer, in response to a catastrophic natural event that occurred during the preceding six months, may restrict writing new business in a rating territory in a line of personal automobile or residential property insurance, the insurer must file a proposed restriction plan with the commissioner for the commissioner's review and approval.

(b)The commissioner may modify, restrict, or limit a restriction plan under this section as necessary if the commissioner finds that a line of insurance subject to the restriction plan is not offered in this state in a quantity or manner to adequately cover the risks in this state or to adequately protect the residents of this state and policyholders in this state in light of the impact of the catastrophic nat

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Sec. 827.008. RESTRICTION PLAN. (a) Before an insurer, in response to a catastrophic natural event that occurred during the preceding six months, may restrict writing new business in a rating territory in a line of personal automobile or residential property insurance, the insurer must file a proposed restriction plan with the commissioner for the commissioner's review and approval.
(b) The commissioner may modify, restrict, or limit a restriction plan under this section as necessary if the commissioner finds that a line of insurance subject to the restriction plan is not offered in this state in a quantity or manner to adequately cover the risks in this state or to adequately protect the residents of this state and policyholders in this state in light of the impact of the catastrophic natural event. The commissioner may by order set the date on which the insurer's restriction begins.
(c) A withdrawal plan must be filed and approved under Sections 827.003 and 827.004 if an insurer's decision not to accept new business in a line of personal automobile or residential property insurance results in a reduction of the insurer's total annual premium volume by 50 percent or more.