§ 843.251 Complaint System Required; Commissioner Rules and Examination
§ 843.252 Complaint Initiation and Initial Response; Deadlines for Response and Resolution
§ 843.253 Complaint Investigation and Resolution
§ 843.254 Appeal to Complaint Appeal Panel; Deadlines
§ 843.255 Composition of Complaint Appeal Panel
§ 843.256 Information Provided to Complainant Relating to Complaint Appeal Panel
§ 843.257 Rights of Complainant At Complaint Appeal Panel Meeting
§ 843.258 Appeal Involving Ongoing Emergency or Continued Hospitalization
§ 843.259 Notice of Decision On Appeal
§ 843.260 Record of Complaints
§ 843.261 Special Provisions for Appeals of Adverse Determinations
§ 843.262 Certain Decisions Binding

Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code Chapter 843 > Subchapter G - Dispute Resolution

  • 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.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005