The Insurance Law Section is an official, sanctioned section of the State Bar of Texas consisting of approximately 2,300 members. Membership is open to all members of the State Bar of Texas.
Our Mission: Promoting collegiality and educating the bench, bar, and public about Texas insurance law.
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The Insurance Law Section is governed by a Council elected from the Section membership at the Section’s annual meeting. Section officers are elected from and by the Council
News
Events
Articles
Texas Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in U.S. Metals v. Liberty Mutual
by Robert Witmeyer >On June 17, 2016, the Texas Supreme…
A Year in the Life of the Eight-Corners Rule: Recent Developments in the Duty to Defend
by Tamara Bruno A Year in the Life of the…
Stowers After Patterson: Same As It Ever Was?
by Matthew Steven Paradowski In April 2015 an opinion issued…
Recent Decisions
Flores v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/30/2025
ERISA Action Alleging Systematic Racism Dismissed Without Prejudice
Grand Treviso Condominium Association, Inc. v. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/28/2025
Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Granted in Part, But Rule 9(b) Held to Not Apply to Extra-Contractual Claims
National Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. 1639 Buckner Plaza, LLC
Court: ND Tx 01/28/2025
Insurer's Jurisdictional Showing Deficient in Action for Declaratory Relief
Howell v. Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 01/28/2025
In Matter of First Impression, Court Holds Prompt Payment Act Claims Sound in Tort for Purposes of Civil Practice and Remedies Code's Proportionate Fault Provision, But Denies Leave to Designate Responsible Third Party
Lloyd’s Syndicate 1967 v. Baylor College of Medicine
Court: Tx 14-Houston 01/28/2025
Court Reversed Judgment Based on Jury’s Verdict in Favor of Insured and Rendered Take-Nothing Judgment in COVID-19 Dispute
Hearn v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 01/27/2025
Motion to Strike Claim For Attorneys' Fees Under Chapter 542A Denied
Green Acres Baptist Church v. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 01/27/2025
Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment Denied in Commercial Hail Damage Dispute
Freiheit Investoren LLC v. Allied World Assurance Company (U.S.) Inc.
Court: WD Tx 01/21/2025
Court Grants Insurer's Motion to Preclude Attorney's Fees Pursuant to Texas Insurance Code 542A
Rivera v. AmGuard Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 01/15/2025
Insurer Entitled to Summary Judgment Where Insured Homeowner Failed to Segregate Covered and Uncovered Damages
Wender v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ND Tx 01/13/2025
Homeowner's Policy Dispute Remanded Where Non-Diverse Adjuster Was Properly Joined
