TEXAS AUTO INSURANCE GUIDE
Texas Settlement, Release & Claim Closure
Settlement should come only after responsible parties, applicable liability coverage, UM/UIM rights, PIP, damages, hospital and EMS liens, and reimbursement interests have been identified.
- Identify every person and entity being released.
- Review general-release, indemnity, hold-harmless, confidentiality and attorney-fee provisions.
- Confirm whether UM/UIM, PIP or other first-party rights could be impaired.
- Resolve hospital/EMS liens, reimbursement and subrogation interests before distribution.
- Preserve complete settlement, release and payment documentation.
Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current release law, lien rules, UM/UIM and PIP implications, and controlling authority before publication.
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