PROHIBITION OF UNDERWRITING AND RATING DECISIONS BASED ON CONSUMER INQUIRY.

Tex. INS Code § 544.553.
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An insurer may not: (1) use an underwriting guideline based solely on whether a consumer inquiry has been made by or on behalf of the applicant or insured; or (2) charge a rate that is different from the rate charged to other individuals for the same coverage or increase a rate charged to an insured based solely on whether a consumer inquiry has been made by or on behalf of the applicant or insured. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 570 (S.B. 736 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER M. POLITICAL AFFILIATION AND EXPRESSION
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026