§ 2001.001 Applicability of Subtitle
§ 2001.002 Rates
§ 2001.003 Authority to Require Sworn Statements
§ 2001.004 Authority to Inspect and Take Testimony Regarding Records
§ 2001.005 Authority to Require Provision of Data
§ 2001.006 Report of Information Relating to Certain Fire Losses
§ 2001.007 Criminal Penalty
§ 2001.008 Immunity From Prosecution
§ 2001.009 Limitation On Compensation and Expenses
§ 2001.010 Public Guide Relating to Commercial Property Rating
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Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code Chapter 2001 - General Provisions: Fire Insurance and Allied Lines, Including Residential Property Insurance

  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005