Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 140.001 — DEFINITIONS

CP § 140.001Title 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS · Ch. 140. CONTRACTUAL SUBROGATION RIGHTS OF PAYORS OF CERTAIN BENEFITS

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In this chapter:

(1)"Covered individual" means an individual entitled to benefits described by Section 140.002.

(2)"Payor of benefits" or "payor" means an issuer of a plan providing benefits described by Section 140.002 that:

(A)pays benefits to or on behalf of a covered individual as a result of personal injuries to the covered individual caused by the tortious conduct of a third party; and

(B)has a contractual right of subrogation described by Section 140.004.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 180 (H.B. 1869), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.