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TITLE 28 | INSURANCE |
PART 1 | TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE |
CHAPTER 21 | TRADE PRACTICES |
SUBCHAPTER E | UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX OR MARITAL STATUS |
RULE §21.404 | Underwriting |
Availability of any policy may not be denied to an insured or prospective insured on the basis of sex or marital status of the insured or prospective insured. However, nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit any insurance underwriter or insurance agent requiring the joinder of both spouses as a condition of issuance of any policy of insurance where such joinder is required by any provision of the constitution or laws of the State of Texas. Specific practices prohibited by this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following. |
Source Note: The provisions of this §21.404 adopted to be effective January 1, 1978, 2 TexReg 2843. |