Tex. Ins. Code § 542.053 : INSURANCE CODE — PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS — DECEPTIVE, UNFAIR, AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES — PROCESSING AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS — PROMPT PAYMENT OF CLAIMS — Exception TEXT PDF (a) This subchapter does not apply to: (1) workers' compensation insurance; (2) mortgage guaranty insurance; (3) title insurance; (4) fidelity, surety, or guaranty bonds; (5) marine insurance as defined by Section 1807.001; or (6) a guaranty association created and operating under Chapter 2602. (b) A guaranty association operating under Chapter 462 or 463 is not subject to the damage provisions of Section 542.060. (c) This subchapter does not apply to a health maintenance organization except as provided by Section 1271.005(c). (d) This subchapter does not apply to a claim governed by Subchapter C, Chapter 1301. Tex. Ins. Code § 542.053 Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730, Sec. 2D.008, eff. 4/1/2009. Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728, Sec. 11.009(a), eff. 9/1/2005. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. 4/1/2005.