140.008 – FIRST-PARTY RECOVERY. (a) Except as provided by
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140.008
Summary
This law prohibits benefit payors from seeking recovery from a covered individual's first-party recovery, with specific exceptions. It allows recovery against certain insurance coverages only if premiums were not paid by the covered individual or their immediate family.
Prevents payors from recovering against first-party benefits.
Allows recovery only under specific insurance conditions.
Applies to uninsured/underinsured motorist and medical payments coverage.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's FIRST-PARTY RECOVERY. (a) Except as provided by law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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