(a) If the commissioner has reason to believe that insurance has been effectuated by or for a person in this state with an unauthorized person or insurer, the commissioner shall in writing order the person to:
(1) produce for examination all insurance contracts and other documents evidencing insurance with both authorized and unauthorized persons or insurers; and
(2) disclose to the commissioner:
(A) the amount of insurance;
(B) the name and address of each insurer;
(C) the gross amount of premiums paid or to be paid; and
(D) the name and address of each person assisting in the solicitation, negotiation, or effectuation of the insurance.
(b) A person who fails to comply with a written order under Subsection (a) before the 31st day after the date of the order or who wilfully makes a disclosure that is untrue, deceptive, or misleading shall forfeit:
(1) $1,000; and
(2) an additional $1,000 for each day the person continues to fail to comply after expiration of the 30-day period.

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Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 101.203

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) This section does not apply to:
(1) a transaction in this state that:
(A) involves a policy that:
(i) is lawfully solicited, negotiated, written, and delivered outside this state; and
(ii) covers, at the time the policy is issued, only subjects of insurance that are not resident, located, or expressly to be performed in this state; and
(B) takes place after the policy is issued; or
(2) surplus lines insurance procured through eligible surplus lines insurers as defined by § 981.002.