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
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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
Martinez v. SeaHarbor Insurance Agency LLC
Court: Tx 5-Dallas 02/02/2024
Court Affirms Summary Judgment For Insurer in Stower's Claim
Carpenter v. Twin City Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/02/2024
Court Grants Insurer's Partial Motion to Dismiss in Stowers Dispute
Everett v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 02/01/2024
Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment Resolved in Residential Hail Damage Dispute
Hunt v. Meridian Security Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 02/01/2024
Coverage Precluded Where Subject Property Is Not a "Residence Premises"
Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Company v. Grif, LLC
Court: SD Tx 01/31/2024
District Court Rules Insurer Does Not Owe Duty to Defend or Indemnify In Underlying Litigation
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Valdez
Court: Tx 4-San Antonio 01/31/2024
Court Affirms Award of Attorney's Fees to Insured Even Though the Insurer's Pre-Suit Offer Exceeded the Jury's Damage Award
Compound South, LLC v. State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/31/2024
Magistrate Recommends Denying Insurer's Motion to Preclude Attorney's Fees
Shannon v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Court: WD Tx 01/31/2024
Court Recommends Denial of Motion for Class Certification
Ace American Insurance Co. v. Murco Wall Products, Inc.
Court: ND Tx 01/30/2024
Motions to Dismiss CrossClaims and Counter-Crossclaims Denied in Dispute Over Contribution for Pro-Rata Shares of Insolvent Insurer
LM Insurance Co. v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/30/2024
Insurer Required to Defend Additional Insured