The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 members. Membership is open to all members of the State Bar of Texas.
Our Mission: Promoting collegiality and educating the bench, bar, and public about Texas insurance law.
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The Insurance Law Section is governed by a Council elected from the Section membership at the Section’s annual meeting. Section officers are elected from and by the Council
News
Events
Articles
New Texas Statutes Enforce Payment of Deductibles by Homeowners
Homeowners insurance policyholders and construction contractors should be aware of new law affecting payment of deductibles in Texas.
Amended Statutes Governing Court Reporters May Affect You and Your Clients
The Texas Court Reporters Association initiated Senate Bill 891, Article 7, becomes effective September 1, 2019. The changes may affect how you do business with court reporters.
Recent Decisions
Spurlock v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 01/05/2024
District Court Dismisses Insured's Claims With Prejudice
Kashan Investment Inc v. Depositors Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/05/2024
Court Strikes Testimony of Forensic Engineer in Water Damage Dispute
Buttross v. Great Lakes Insurance SE
Court: ND Tx 01/04/2024
Court Denies Insurer's Motions to Find Experts Unreliable and for Summary Judgment
Moore v. USAA/Garrison and Casualty Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 01/04/2024
Motor Vehicle Accident Dispute Dismissed for Want of Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Dheera Limited Co. v. Travelers Indemnity Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/03/2024
Court Compels Arbitration Between Parties to a Construction Agreement and Stays Remaining Action Against Insurer
Haynes v. Principal Life Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/03/2024
ERISA Plan Member is "Disabled" Within Meaning of Disability Policy
Zavala v. State Farm Mut. Automobile Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/03/2024
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Remand
Salinas v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: SD Tx 12/28/2023
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Statute of Limitations
Coleman v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 12/28/2023
Insured Waived Right to Compel Appraisal
Colony Insurance Co. v. First Mercury Insurance Co.
Court: 5th Cir 12/18/2023
Fifth Circuit Holds "All Sums" Rule Did Not Apply in Cross-Carrier Allocation Dispute