Texas § IN.544.453 - PROHIBITION
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § IN.544.453 — PROHIBITION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ IN.544.453. PROHIBITION
PROHIBITION. An entity that offers a health benefit plan or an annuity or life insurance policy or contract may not use the fact that a person has been exposed to asbestos fibers or silica or has filed a claim governed by Chapter 90 , Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to reject, deny, limit, cancel, refuse to renew, increase the premiums for, or otherwise adversely affect the person's eligibility for or coverage under the policy or contract. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636 ), Sec. 3B.023(a), eff. September 1, 2007. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167 ), Sec. 9.023(a), eff. September 1, 2007. SUBCHAPTER K. PREVIOUS DENIAL OF HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN COVERAGE
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Section IN.544.453 ("PROHIBITION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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