(b) An assignment or agreement to assign a right to benefits for loss accruing in the future is unenforceable except:
(1) an assignment of a right to benefits for loss of earnings is enforceable to secure payment of alimony, maintenance, or child support; and
(2) an assignment of a right to benefits is enforceable to the extent that the benefits are for the cost of products, services, or accommodations:
(A) made necessary by the injury or death on which the claim is based; and
(B) provided or to be provided by the assignee.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.84(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Text of article effective until January 01, 2021
