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
Insurance Law Webinar – Firearms and Insurance Law
Order the recording of the 12/7/21 webinar to get the latest update on recent Firearm decisions affecting Insurance Law.
Insurance Law Webinar – Texas Supreme Court 2021 Insurance Decisions: Shifting the Playing Field
Order the recording of the 8/31/21 webinar and get the latest update on recent Texas Supreme Court decisions affecting Insurance Law.
Did you miss the Insurance Law Webinar “Insuring Cannabis in Texas”?
Order the recording of the 7/20/21 Webinar "Insuring Cannabis in Texas"
Events
Articles
Texas Supreme Court to Review Judge McBryde’s Exception to the Eight-Corners Rule
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently certified to the Texas Supreme Court, and the latter accepted, a question that could end up undermining the "eight corners" rule.
New Texas Statutes Enforce Payment of Deductibles by Homeowners
Homeowners insurance policyholders and construction contractors should be aware of new law affecting payment of deductibles in Texas.
Amended Statutes Governing Court Reporters May Affect You and Your Clients
The Texas Court Reporters Association initiated Senate Bill 891, Article 7, becomes effective September 1, 2019. The changes may affect how you do business with court reporters.
Recent Decisions
Cowboy Christian Missions v. Church Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/07/2025
Summary Judgment Granted on Insured's Extra-Contractual Claims in Tornado Dispute
Ogboru v. Allstate Vehicle & Property Insurance Co.
Court: ND Tx 03/07/2025
Attorneys' Fees Limited Under Chapter 542A
Guerrero v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: ED Tx 03/07/2025
Extra-Contractual Claims Dismissed Under Bona Fide Dispute Doctrine
Texas Auto Capital, LLC v. Dairyland County Mutual Insurance Co.
Court: ED Tx 03/07/2025
Auto Policy Dispute Transferred to Another State
Russell v. State Farm Life Insurance Co.
Court: SD Tx 03/06/2025
Factual Disputes Preclude Summary Judgment on Delayed Payment Claim
Sutton v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America
Court: ED Tx 03/04/2025
Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. LP Operating, LLC
Court: WD Tx 02/27/2025
Court Grants Insurer's Motion for Summary Judgment in Part, and Denies it in Part
Lopez v. State Farm Lloyds
Court: WD Tx 02/26/2025
Insured's Motion to Compel Granted in Part and Denied in Part
Farmers Lloyds Insurance Co. of Texas v. Haynes
Court: ND Tx 02/25/2025
Court Enforces Settlement Agreement And Orders Specific Performance Where Insureds Refuse to Sign CSA
Century Surety Company v. RTI Services, LLC
Court: WD Tx 02/24/2025
Court Grants Insured's Motion to Dismiss, Finding it had no Jurisdiction over Excess Insurer's Declaratory Judgment Action
