(a) A contractor may not act as a public adjuster or advertise to adjust claims for any property for which the contractor is providing or may provide contracting services, regardless of whether the contractor:
(1) holds a license under this chapter; or
(2) is authorized to act on behalf of the insured under a power of attorney or other agreement.
(b) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce this section.

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Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 4102.163

  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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