Texas Insurance Code 2054.401 – Appeal of Certain Actions and Decisions
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(a) An act or decision by the company to deny, cancel, or refuse to renew a policy or risk insured under Subchapter H may be appealed to the board not later than the 30th day after the date the affected party receives actual notice that the act occurred or the decision was made.
(b) The company shall:
(1) not later than the 30th day after the date the request for hearing is made, hear the appeal; and
(2) not later than the 10th day before the date of the hearing, notify the appellant in writing of the time and place of the hearing.
Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 2054.401
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
(c) Not later than the 30th day after the last day of the hearing, the board shall affirm, reverse, or modify the act or decision appealed to the board.
(d) Unless the board specifically orders otherwise, a hearing under this section does not suspend the operation of an act or decision of the company.