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TX HB4092

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 542A of the Texas Insurance Code by adding Section 542A.008 regarding property damage insurance claims

  • Specifies that any payment made by an insurer after the presuit notice deadline under Section 542A.003 does not limit the insured's right to recover additional damages

  • Preserves the insured's ability to seek interest, penalties, attorney's fees, and other noneconomic damages even if the insurer makes a late payment on the claim

  • Applies only to actions commenced on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the effect of payments made after the deadline for presuit notice in actions against an insurer related to certain claims for property damage.

Civil Remedies & Liabilities

Last Action

Reported favorably as substituted

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/27/2025

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