28 Tex. Admin. Code § 1.1501 - General Provisions and Definitions
(a) Statutory basis and purpose. This
subchapter implements the provisions of the Insurance Code, Article 21.15-6,
which provides for disability probation for agents who are disabled by a
mental, physical or emotional condition.
(b) Severability. Where any terms or section
of this subchapter is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
inconsistent with any statute of this state or to be unconstitutional, the
remaining terms and provisions of this subchapter shall remain in
effect.
(c) Definitions. The
following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the
following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Agent--Any individual licensed as an
agent by the Texas Department of Insurance.
(2) Commissioner--The commissioner of
insurance.
(3) Department--The
Texas Department of Insurance.
(4)
Disability--Any physical, mental or emotional condition that significantly
impairs an agent's ability or results in an agent's inability to carry out the
agent's professional responsibilities to insureds, the profession, or the
public.
(5) Independent
evaluation--An evaluation performed by a professional individual or
organization licensed by the State of Texas to treat and/or diagnose physical,
mental, or emotional conditions to determine if an agent suffers from a
disability due to such conditions. The evaluation should include the extent of
the disability and whether the disability may be successfully arrested and
treated while the agent is engaged in the agent's professional
business.
(6) Staff--Designated
representatives of the staff of the Texas Department of Insurance for
participation in the disciplinary proceedings related to the agent.
Notes
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