Commissioner’s Bulletin # B-0026-99

May 7, 1999

To: ALL COMPANIES, CORPORATIONS, EXCHANGES, MUTUALS, RECIPROCALS, ASSOCIATIONS, LLOYDS, OR OTHER INSURERS WRITING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TO OTHER AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY

Re: Weather-related catastrophe occurring May 4 and 5, 1999

In accordance with the Insurance Code, Article 21.55 §5(d), and 28 TAC 5.9303, the Texas Department of Insurance has determined the weather-related event occurring on May 4, 1999, through May 5, 1999, in the counties of Bowie, Dallas, Gaines, Johnson, Rusk and Tarrant, is a catastrophe for the purpose of claims processing.

Claims resulting directly from the above-defined catastrophe shall be subject to the additional time periods allowed by Article 21.55 §5(d), Texas Insurance Code for the processing of claims.

Yours very truly,

David Durden
Deputy Commissioner
Automobile And Homeowners Division, MC105-4A

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