In accordance with the Insurance Code, Section 542.059, and 28 TAC 5.9303, the Texas Department of Insurance has determined the weather-related events occurring on February 16-17, 2008, in the counties of Bastrop, Brazoria, Cameron, Collin, De Witt, Duval, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Haskell, Hidalgo, Hill, Houston, Jim Wells, Live Oak, McLennan, Milam, Navarro, Newton, Nueces, Sabine, Shelby, Taylor, Trinity, Tyler, Victoria, and Walker are a catastrophe for the purpose of claims processing.
Claims resulting directly from the above-defined catastrophe in the counties listed above shall be subject to the additional time periods allowed by Section 542.059, Texas Insurance Code for the processing of claims.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Hamilton, Associate Commissioner
Property & Casualty Program MC 104-PC