Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.354
DOUBLE OR MULTIPLE LIABILITY
Texas · Texas Insurance Code · Status: effective
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- Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.354, DOUBLE OR MULTIPLE LIABILITY, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/682969
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(a) The executive director may determine that a claim arising under any group coverage plan administered by the board of trustees may expose the plan to double or multiple liability.
(b) The executive director may cause the filing of an action for interpleader concerning the claim in a district court in Travis County on behalf of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to protect the group coverage plan from double or multiple liability.
(c) A person may not pursue a counterclaim or other cause of action against the Employees Retirement System of Texas, a trustee, officer, or employee of the retirement system, or a carrier or administering firm for the retirement system in connection with a transaction or occurrence related to the interpleader action.
(d) A person who violates Subsection (c) is liable for the costs and attorney's fees incurred by the Employees Retirement System of Texas, a trustee, officer, or employee of the retirement system, or a carrier or administering firm for the retirement system as a result of the violation.