(a) The commissioner may adopt and enforce reasonable rules the commissioner determines necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding a previous definition or interpretation of a term used in this chapter contained in or derived from the common law or other statutory law of this state, the commissioner may adopt an express provision necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including a provision the commissioner considers necessary to:
(1) achieve necessary uniformity with the laws of other states or the United States; or
(2) conform to the adopted procedures of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 541.401

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005