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TX SB2978

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hancock

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 542A.003 of the Texas Insurance Code to require that the amount claimed in a presuit notice for property damage must be an amount the claimant will accept as full payment of the claim

  • If the insurer pays the claimed amount during the statutory notice period, the payment automatically settles and resolves the claimant's entire claim

  • Applies only to actions commenced on or after the effective date; pending actions remain governed by prior law

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to presuit notice associated with certain insurance claims for property damage.

Insurance

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce4/7/2025

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