CHAPTER 1902. CERTAIN LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS - Texas Statutes

INSURANCE CODE

TITLE 10. PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE

SUBTITLE B. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PHYSICIANS AND

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

CHAPTER 1902. CERTAIN LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR PHYSICIANS AND

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Sec. 1902.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:

(1) "Health care provider" has the meaning assigned by Section

1901.001.

(2) "Manufacturer" has the meaning assigned by Section 82.001,

Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(3) "Physician" has the meaning assigned by Section 1901.001.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

727, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1902.002. COVERAGE FOR PHYSICIANS OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

UNDER VENDOR ENDORSEMENTS OR CERTAIN POLICIES. A physician or

health care provider is considered a vendor for purposes of

coverage under a vendor's endorsement or a manufacturer's general

liability or products liability policy.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

727, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.

Sec. 1902.003. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON COVERAGE UNDER

VENDOR ENDORSEMENTS PROHIBITED. An insurer may not exclude or

otherwise limit coverage for physicians or health care providers

under a vendor's endorsement issued to a manufacturer.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.

727, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.