If the commissioner has reason to believe a person has engaged in, is engaging in, has committed, or is about to commit a fraudulent insurance act, the commissioner may conduct any investigation necessary inside or outside this state to:

1. (1) determine whether the act occurred; or
2. (2) aid in enforcing laws relating to fraudulent insurance acts, including by providing technical or litigation assistance to other governmental agencies.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 244 (S.B. 782), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.