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Tex. Ins. Code § 542.059 (2026)

Extension Of Deadlines

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Sec. 542.059. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES. (a) A court may grant a request by a guaranty association for an extension of the periods under this subchapter on a showing of good cause and after reasonable notice to policyholders.

(b) In the event of a weather-related catastrophe or major natural disaster, as defined by the commissioner, the claim-handling deadlines imposed under this subchapter are extended for an additional 15 days.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2012–2012 · leading case: Mag-Dolphus, Inc. v. Ohio Cas. Ins., 906 F. Supp. 2d 642 (S.D. Tex. 2012).
Mag-Dolphus, Inc. v. Ohio Cas. Ins., 906 F. Supp. 2d 642 (S.D. Tex. 2012). · cites it 2× “” Tex. Ins.Code Ann. § 542.059(b). After Hurricane Ike, the Commissioner of Insurance issued Bulletin # B-0066-08, determining that Hurricane Ike “is a catastrophe for the purpose of claims processing,” and that the claims processing resulting from the hurricane was subject to…”
— Tex. Ins. Code § 542.059(b) — 1 case
Mag-Dolphus, Inc. v. Ohio Cas. Ins., 906 F. Supp. 2d 642 (S.D. Tex. 2012). “” Tex. Ins.Code Ann. § 542.059(b). After Hurricane Ike, the Commissioner of Insurance issued Bulletin # B-0066-08, determining that Hurricane Ike “is a catastrophe for the purpose of claims processing,” and that the claims processing resulting from the hurricane was subject to…”
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