1. (a) The association shall:

   1. (1) investigate a claim brought against the association, the commissioner, or a special deputy receiver appointed under Chapter 443 if the claim involves or may involve the association's rights and obligations under this chapter; and
   2. (2) adjust, compromise, settle, and pay a covered claim to the extent of the association's obligation, and deny all other claims.
2. (b) The association may review a settlement, release, or judgment to which an impaired title insurance company or agent or its insured was a party to determine the extent to which the settlement, release, or judgment is contested.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 6, eff. April 1, 2005.

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2I.008, eff. April 1, 2009.