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HB 769 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1131 87-0 (2021) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to certain insurance practices with respect to repair of motor vehicles. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1450 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to policyholder approval for certain windstorm and hail insurance rate changes. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1626 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring information by an insurer during and after a disaster. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1682 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1689 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to credit for reinsurance governed by certain covered agreements and ceded to certain assuming insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 1777 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to disclosures and standards required for certain annuity transactions and benefits under certain annuity contracts. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2026 87-0 (2021) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al. Relating to operating requirements for farm mutual insurance companies related to insurance in force on rural property. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2330 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the effects of unresponsive insureds for a personal automobile insurance policy. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2665 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben Relating to the size, terms, and election of boards of directors of certain insurance companies. House: Insurance Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2779 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to the regulation as a public insurance adjuster of certain persons acting on behalf of an insured for a real or personal property insurance claim. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2819 87-0 (2021) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to temporary licenses for insurance professionals. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2929 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3045 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to financial regulation of certain life, health, and accident insurers and health maintenance organizations. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3255 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to capital stock requirements and rate filings for certain insurance companies. House: Insurance Received from the House
HB 3433 87-0 (2021) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibited discrimination on the basis of an individual's political affiliation or expression by certain insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3459 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review for certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3545 87-0 (2021) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to certain farm mutual insurance companies. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3754 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to regulation of the pledge or encumbrance of an insurer's assets under the Asset Protection Act. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3899 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to rating plan consequences for automobile insurance for traffic violation charges or convictions. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3969 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to consideration by an insurer of certain insurers' filed rates and factors in setting the insurer's rates. House: Insurance Postponed
HB 4030 87-0 (2021) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance professionals. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4153 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the filing of an annual audit report by a title insurance company, title insurance agent, or direct operation. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4203 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to insurance adjuster license application procedures prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. House: Insurance Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4210 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct business electronically. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4313 87-0 (2021) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the enforcement of insurance laws, including laws governing the unauthorized business of insurance; authorizing administrative penalties. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4518 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the pledge or encumbrance of an insurer's assets under the Asset Protection Act. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HCR 112 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459. Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 918 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the size, terms, and election of boards of directors of certain insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1602 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to nonrenewal of certain property and casualty insurance policies for the insured's failure to cooperate in a claim investigation, settlement, or defense. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1669 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to prohibited discrimination regarding vaccination status and mandates for receiving or participating in the administration of vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1748 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to operating requirements for farm mutual insurance companies related to insurance in force on rural property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1755 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to license application procedures prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for certain insurance adjusters. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1777 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to credit for reinsurance governed by certain covered agreements and ceded to certain assuming insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1809 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the enforcement of insurance laws, including laws governing the unauthorized business of insurance; authorizing administrative penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1810 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance professionals. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1883 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to preauthorization and utilization review for certain health benefit plans. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1954 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the pledge or encumbrance of an insurer's assets under the Asset Protection Act. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 156 87-1 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to the administration of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Filed
HB 283 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al. Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a commercial or residential property insurance policy. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 649 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1156 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1348 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to certain insurance practices with respect to repair of motor vehicles. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1411 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the cancellation and nonrenewal of certain liability and commercial property insurance policies. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1554 86-0 (2019) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the language of personal automobile or residential property insurance policy documents and related materials. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1739 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage. House: Insurance Received from the House
HB 1783 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1880 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment. House: Insurance Received from the House
HB 1944 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to extension of deadlines for claims and related settlement and dispute resolution under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1982 86-0 (2019) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the operation of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2103 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a prohibition on contractors acting as public insurance adjusters in certain circumstances. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2151 86-0 (2019) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al. Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2327 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers and to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 2507 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the regulation of short-term limited-duration insurance policies providing health insurance coverage. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2587 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the business of travel insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2601 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to named driver policy disclosure requirements. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2659 86-0 (2019) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the use of names by public insurance adjusters. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2694 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3038 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to reinsurance for catastrophic losses provided to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association by member insurers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3056 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al. Relating to operating requirements for farm mutual insurance companies related to insurance in force on rural property. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3306 86-0 (2019) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the disclosure of information concerning the corporate governance structure of certain insurers and related entities; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3334 86-0 (2019) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to satisfaction of continuing education requirements for certain insurance adjusters. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3632 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to policyholder approval for certain windstorm and hail insurance rate changes. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3911 86-0 (2019) Author: Vo, Hubert
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the examination by the commissioner of insurance of certain insurers' network quality and adequacy. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3934 86-0 (2019) Author: Frank, James B.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of rural hospitals to establish a health care collaborative. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4557 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a disclosure of coverage for water damage in connection with a residential property insurance policy. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
SB 439 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the application of certain insurance regulations to certain small employer health reimbursement arrangements. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 442 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a commercial or residential property insurance policy. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 590 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the cancellation and nonrenewal of certain liability and commercial property insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 742 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1063 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the operation of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1188 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan provider networks; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing an assessment. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1444 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the authority of rural hospitals to establish a health care collaborative. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1502 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1508 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1584 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to satisfaction of continuing education requirements for certain insurance adjusters. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2121 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to requiring certain risk pools to conduct own risk and solvency assessments. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2122 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the disclosure of information concerning the corporate governance structure of certain insurers and related entities; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2407 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the regulation of short-term limited-duration health insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2408 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to operating requirements for farm mutual insurance companies related to insurance in force on rural property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2443 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the abolition of the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan and transfer of the plan's assets, financial obligations, duties, and powers to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 477 85-0 (2017) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the provision and use of health coverage information to educate consumers purchasing individual health benefit coverage. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 647 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property and casualty insurance policies. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1073 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to provisional permits for certain insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1197 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the training period for a temporary insurance agent's license. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1243 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the identification and handling of unclaimed life insurance and annuity contract proceeds. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1297 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John Relating to a specialty certification for insurance agents who have completed certain training regarding self-insured health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1402 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to requirements regarding the withdrawal by certain insurers from the market for certain lines of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1490 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to prohibiting the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1520 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the annual reporting of certain information regarding property and casualty insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1649 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1774 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to actions on and liability associated with certain insurance claims. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1940 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the use by the comptroller of public accounts of certain forms in connection with administration and enforcement of certain insurance premium tax laws. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 1944 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to captive insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2036 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to premium tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2131 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to the regulation of insurance adjusters. House: Insurance Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2144 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to disclosure of foreign ownership of insurers authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state. House: Insurance Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2147 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the use of certain loss and expense experience in insurance rates. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2149 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to availability of audited financial reports of insurance companies on the Texas Department of Insurance website. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2150 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to reporting to the Texas Department of Insurance certain information related to the denial of claims by personal automobile and residential property insurers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2152 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the reporting of certain claims information by automobile and residential property insurers to the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2257 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to prohibiting an insurer from directing a policyholder to certain entities to provide certain medical or health care services and supplies to the policyholder. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2396 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to an annual earnings and profit report by insurance companies and health maintenance organizations. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2397 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the termination or suspension by an insurer of a contract with a preferred provider. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2437 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2492 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to domestic surplus lines insurers; authorizing and imposing a tax. House: Insurance
Senate: Administration
Effective on 1/1/18
HB 2542 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Rodney
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to notice to certain insurers by the Texas Department of Insurance regarding supervision or conservatorship of certain insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2581 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to certain information or assistance provided by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2620 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the award of damages in a private action involving health benefits for certain prohibited acts or practices by an insurer. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2630 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the reporting of certain claims information by certain insurers and health benefit plan issuers to the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2665 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to notification by an insurer of certain disciplinary actions imposed on the insurer for a violation of the insurance laws of another state. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2909 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to reports on and the regulation of certain licensed activities and related organizations. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2945 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3008 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the provision of certain information or assistance by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3018 85-0 (2017) Author: Phelan, Dade
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to reciprocity requirements for nonresident insurance agents to offer or sell insurance policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/18
HB 3149 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3202 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to registration statement and reporting requirements of insurers in an insurance holding company system. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3220 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of insurance holding company systems, including internationally active insurance groups; authorizing a fee. House: Insurance
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3370 85-0 (2017) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain disclosures and notices required for certain life insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3465 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to an annual earnings and profit report by certain insurance companies and the issuance of a rebate to certain policyholders. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3468 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the disclosure of insurance company affiliates to insurance policyholders. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3496 85-0 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to farm mutual insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3543 85-0 (2017) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to certain farm mutual insurance companies. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3579 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to coverage for certain water damage claims under certain residential property insurance policies. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3791 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to an exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received from an insurance organization that owns a controlling interest in a taxable entity for purposes of computing the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3804 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to certain insurance practices with respect to repair of motor vehicles. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4239 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al. Relating to regulation of title insurance rates. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
SB 10 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to actions on and liability associated with certain insurance claims. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 372 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to regulation of title insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 417 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to notice to policyholders and agents of certain changes to property and casualty insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 519 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the training period for a temporary insurance agent's license. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 520 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to provisional permits for certain insurance agents. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 561 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the identification and handling of unclaimed life insurance and annuity contract proceeds. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 718 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of insurance adjusters. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 770 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a specialty certification for insurance agents who have completed certain training regarding self-insured health benefit plans. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 878 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to named driver policy disclosure requirements. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
SB 915 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to captive insurance companies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1012 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to notification by an insurer of certain disciplinary actions imposed on the insurer for a violation of the insurance laws of another state. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1070 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to authorized reinsurance and financial statement credit and accounting for reinsurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1071 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the regulation of insurance holding company systems, including internationally active insurance groups; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1072 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1073 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to registration statement and reporting requirements of insurers in an insurance holding company system. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1283 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to reciprocity requirements for nonresident insurance agents to offer or sell insurance policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1285 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to certain information or assistance provided by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1388 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the termination by an insurer of a contract with a preferred provider. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1485 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1491 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to domestic surplus lines insurers; authorizing and imposing a tax. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
SB 1636 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1779 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 2179 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to certain farm mutual insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 304 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 318 84-0 (2015) Author: Keough, Mark Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 335 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al. Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 686 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to insurance agents' ownership and use of certain information related to general property and casualty insurance policies; authorizing administrative penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 696 84-0 (2015) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 773 84-0 (2015) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 963 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the designation of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists as preferred providers. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1046 84-0 (2015) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to disclosure of information regarding and conditions for payment of death benefits under certain policies, contracts, and group benefit plans; providing a civil penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1344 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain assuming insurers. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1514 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to health insurance identification cards issued by qualified health plan issuers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1544 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to actuarial certification of title insurance company reserves. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1621 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to utilization review and notice and appeal of certain adverse determinations by utilization review agents. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1691 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to prompt payment of certain physicians and health care providers by a preferred provider benefit plan. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1730 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1732 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1947 84-0 (2015) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to licenses for insurance agents and adjusters. House: Insurance
Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2071 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to payment of covered claims based on assignment. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2145 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2243 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the authorization, regulation, and function of dedicated personal insurers; requiring a certificate of authority; imposing fees. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2245 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the renaming of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association as the Texas Coastal Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2317 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John Relating to reinsurance financial statement credit and accounting. House: Insurance Considered in Calendars
HB 2414 84-0 (2015) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to withdrawal and restriction plans for certain insurers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2491 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to licensing and appointment of title insurance escrow officers; changing the limit applicable to a fee; authorizing a fee. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2541 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan coverage of certain treatments for enrollees diagnosed with a terminal illness; authorizing administrative and civil penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2893 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the licensing of insurance agents and adjusters; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2967 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John Relating to collection and use of certain information reported to and by the Texas Department of Insurance and certain approval authority and hearings held in connection with reported information. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3024 84-0 (2015) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3216 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the quarterly reporting of certain information regarding property and casualty insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3353 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3394 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a direct action against an insurer and insured by third parties and required provisions of a liability insurance policy. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3489 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to exemptions from examination requirement. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3563 84-0 (2015) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to settlement practices of insurers and prohibited conduct by insurance adjusters and public insurance adjusters. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3565 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to prohibition of notification forms from health benefit plan issuers intended to intimidate patients; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3588 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to insurance adjusters' unauthorized removal or inspection of vehicles located at vehicle storage facilities. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3872 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to licensing requirements, including continuing education requirements for insurance agents, insurance adjusters, and public adjusters. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3905 84-0 (2015) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the release of certain documentation of the applicable limits of coverage in an automobile insurance agreement. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3910 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to completion of continuing education requirements for insurance agents and adjusters. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3911 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the appointment by insurers, health maintenance organizations, and their agents of holders of a temporary agent's license. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 75 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 79 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 90 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to notice and prior approval of health benefit plan rates. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 188 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to certain insurers' insurance rating and underwriting practices based on certain consumer inquiries. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 189 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to certain practices in the business of personal automobile insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 302 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
SB 539 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to reinsurance financial statement credit and accounting. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 644 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to health insurance identification cards issued by qualified health plan issuers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 646 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to actuarial certification of title insurance company reserves. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 655 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 684 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the relationship of certain optometrists, therapeutic optometrists, and ophthalmologists with certain managed care plans, including preferred provider plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 690 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to certain farm mutual insurance companies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 784 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to collection and use of certain information reported to and by the Texas Department of Insurance and certain approval authority and hearings held in connection with reported information. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 844 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the expiration of licenses for insurance agents and adjusters. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 876 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the licensing of insurance agents and adjusters; providing a penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 900 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 956 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the delivery of personal automobile and residential property insurance policies; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1093 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain assuming insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1164 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to insurance agents' ownership and use of certain information related to general property and casualty insurance policies; authorizing administrative penalties; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 1166 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to recovery of damages for delay of payment of certain insurance claims. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1227 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to payment of covered claims based on assignment. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1246 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1349 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1519 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to notice and appeal of an adverse determination by utilization review agents. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1548 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to licensing and appointment of title insurance escrow officers; changing the limit applicable to a fee; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1554 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the regulation of rates for certain personal automobile insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1628 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1755 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1765 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SR 988 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 684. Reported enrolled
HB 226 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 837 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain certified assuming insurers. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 949 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to continuation of automobile insurance coverage for certain motor vehicles acquired during a personal automobile insurance policy term. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1006 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1007 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to prohibiting the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1047 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain surety companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1183 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to prohibited conduct by insurance adjusters, public insurance adjusters, and roofing contractors. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1305 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the criminal penalty for acting as an agent after suspension or revocation of the agent's license. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1404 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance adjusters. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1408 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1476 83-0 (2013) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to public insurance adjusters' unauthorized removal of vehicles from vehicle storage facilities. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1604 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the creation of a standard request form for preauthorization of medical care or health care services. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1651 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1731 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to a mile-based rating plan for personal automobile insurance. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1773 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al. Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1869 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to contractual subrogation and other recovery rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 1898 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to requiring certain residential property insurers to adjust certain claims under Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policies; imposing fees. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1906 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to insurers' duty to provide information in a fraud investigation. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1907 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to review by the office of public insurance counsel of rate filings by health benefit plan issuers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1909 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to surplus lines insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1936 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2030 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to requirements regarding certain shareholder and policyholder dividends. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2163 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an annual assessment on insurers for the examination of insurers; imposing an assessment. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2165 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the qualifications of certain nonresident individuals to hold a surplus lines agent license. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2558 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by or disclosed to the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2563 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to an exemption from homeowners insurance rate increases for certain persons. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2717 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to an insurer that establishes or significantly expands physical operations in this state; authorizing a premium tax credit. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2732 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the authorization, regulation, and function of dedicated personal insurers; creating offenses; imposing a fee. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2782 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to disapprove rate changes for certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2784 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2785 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to an insurance policyholders' bill of rights in connection with policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2786 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2925 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to alternative dispute resolution of certain insurance payment disputes with chiropractors. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3139 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to reducing coverage for certain insurance policies. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3270 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to preferred provider and exclusive provider network regulations; providing administrative sanctions and penalties. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3338 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to insurers as proper parties to certain actions for damages. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3453 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the use by insurers of a standard residential property insurance policy form. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3554 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3619 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to disclosure of information regarding and conditions for payment of death benefits under certain policies, contracts, and group benefit plans; providing a civil penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3620 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to requiring the charging of fair and reasonable premiums for health care coverage of Texans. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3696 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to unauthorized insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3814 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to availability of certain benefits under individual accident and health insurance policies. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 72 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 73 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 74 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 85 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prior approval of certain insurance rates. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 411 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to insurers' duty to provide information in a fraud investigation. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 569 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the examination requirements for an insurance adjuster license. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 600 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to premium refunds for insurance rates found to be excessive or unfairly discriminatory; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 697 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the qualifications of certain nonresident individuals to hold a surplus lines agent license. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 733 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 736 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurance rating and underwriting practices and declinations based on certain consumer inquiries. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 841 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 851 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 951 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to surplus lines insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1006 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to requirements regarding certain shareholder and policyholder dividends. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1007 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1196 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the applicability of the insurance laws of this state to certain conduct. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1216 83-0 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of a standard request form for prior authorization of medical care or health care services. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1339 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to contractual subrogation rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1382 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by or disclosed to the Texas Department of Insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1397 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the regulation of certain surety companies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1566 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the use by insurers of a standard residential property insurance policy form. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1567 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to coverage of certain persons under an automobile insurance policy. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1581 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the regulation of secondary market transactions related to the business of life settlements; providing penalties; authorizing fees. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1622 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain certified assuming insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1665 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the deposit of assessments and fees collected for examination expenses. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1672 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 194 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to prohibiting the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 986 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to certain amounts payable by the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1032 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1393 82-0 (2011) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1674 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2018 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to certain automobile insurance loss adjustment and claims settlement practices and the collection and use of certain data by insurers regarding automobile loss and damage claims; providing administrative penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2147 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the regulation of certain transactions related to life insurance and related products; providing penalties. House: Insurance Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2154 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain continuing education requirements for agents who sell annuities. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2165 82-0 (2011) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a medical reinsurance system and to certain insurance reforms necessary to the efficient operation of that system; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2179 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to notice required upon nonrenewal of property/casualty insurance policies. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2267 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2276 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to insurer restrictions regarding repair of a motor vehicle covered under an insurance policy. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2277 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to life settlements and the sale, exchange, or replacement of life insurance and annuity contracts. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2278 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2281 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to disclosures to life insurance policy owners. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2319 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to premium tax credits for examination and evaluation fees paid by insurers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2336 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2382 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to notice required upon nonrenewal of property and casualty insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2408 82-0 (2011) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to title insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2503 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to insurance agent licenses issued to certain foreign corporations and partnerships. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2604 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to unencumbered assets held by title agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2723 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to notice of premium increase for certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2834 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to insurer receivership. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2835 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the functions of insurance holding company systems. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2836 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the regulation of title insurance rates. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2838 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the regulation of title insurance rates. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2839 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to regulation of title insurance rates on a file and use basis. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2840 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to petitions for judicial review of orders on excessive or unfairly discriminatory residential property premium rates. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2862 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to coverage of household residents under a personal automobile insurance policy. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2922 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the refund of excessively or unfairly discriminatory premiums paid for certain personal lines of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3005 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the requirement that certain persons hold a limited property and casualty insurance license. House: Insurance Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3023 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the institution of a formal delinquency proceeding against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3062 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the payment of third-party claims under commercial and personal automobile insurance policies in this state. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3086 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain certified assuming insurers. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3117 82-0 (2011) Author: Vo, Hubert
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the reporting of information to claims databases by insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 3118 82-0 (2011) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the reporting of information to claims databases by insurers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3154 82-0 (2011) Author: Torres, Raul Relating to commissions paid to public insurance adjusters. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3157 82-0 (2011) Author: Torres, Raul Relating to automobile insurance coverage provided through the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3161 82-0 (2011) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3211 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to commissions paid by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3402 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3410 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the managing underwriters for surplus lines insurance transactions and to the collection of surplus lines insurance premium taxes for those transactions. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 3419 82-0 (2011) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to state fiscal matters related to certain regulatory agencies. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee
HB 3458 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the registration with the Texas Department of Insurance of certain contract examiners. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3590 82-0 (2011) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the cancellation of homeowners insurance policies. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 3609 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to insurance premium and maintenance taxes, and payment of excess losses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3683 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to hearings and appeals in connection with the insurance commissioner's disapproval of a property and casualty insurance rate. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3799 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to timely filing of a surplus lines policy; providing penalties. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
SB 95 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to the use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
SB 96 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to withdrawal and restriction plans for certain insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 276 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 322 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain requirements for reinsurance contracts covering, and to certain restrictions regarding, title insurance policies issued in this state. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 521 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 579 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the total benefit amount under a prepaid funeral contract. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 740 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 786 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed
SB 871 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to corrective action with regard to excessive or unfairly discriminatory residential property or personal automobile premium rates. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
SB 1038 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to certain continuing education requirements for agents who sell Medicare-related products and annuities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1054 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1213 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to consumer protections in the purchase of life settlement contracts; imposing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1227 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the payment of third-party claims under commercial and personal automobile insurance policies in this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1300 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to insurer restrictions regarding repair of a motor vehicle covered under an insurance policy. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1415 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1431 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the functions of insurance holding company systems. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1433 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurer receivership. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1457 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to administrative procedures for title insurance hearings, licensing, and enforcement. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1586 82-0 (2011) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to state fiscal matters related to certain regulatory agencies. Senate: Finance No action taken in committee
SB 1614 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain ambulatory surgical center charges. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1656 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the reporting of information to claims databases by insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1738 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to insurance premium and maintenance taxes, and payment of excess losses of the Windstorm Insurance Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1782 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1804 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to residential property and personal lines automobile insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1805 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to required use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1806 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to timely filing of a surplus lines policy; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1824 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the regulation of title insurance; providing criminal and administrative penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1837 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to exemptions to persons required to hold a limited property and casualty license. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
SB 1855 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the authority of certain foreign insurers to engage in the business of health and accident insurance in this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SCR 57 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Recalling H.B. No. 2277 from the house for further consideration. Signed by the Governor
HB 3 82-1 (2011) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association, and to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies in the private insurance market by certain insurers; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HR 218 82-1 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3. Reported enrolled
SB 3 82-1 (2011) Author: Carona, John Relating to the operation and name of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association; providing penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
SB 44 82-1 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to the cessation of operations of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the provision of windstorm and hail insurance in the seacoast territory of this state. Filed
SR 113 82-1 (2011) Author: Carona, John Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3. Reported enrolled
HB 102 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to certain complaints filed with the Texas Medical Board against a physician. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 211 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to an exemption from public insurance adjuster license requirements for certain persons. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 531 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to medical loss ratios of certain health benefit plan issuers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 652 81-0 (2009) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to licensing of escrow officers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 739 81-0 (2009) Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain continuing education requirements for insurance agents who sell Medicare-related products. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 969 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to certain amounts payable by the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1157 81-0 (2009) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1293 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the sale and marketing of life insurance and annuities. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1294 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain certifications, professional designations, and education requirements regarding the sale of life insurance and annuities. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1458 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to insurance rates for residential property insurance policyholders at least 65 years of age. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1459 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the right of certain insurance policyholders to choose an agent. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1528 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the determination of the amount of payment on certain claims under residential property insurance policies. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1577 81-0 (2009) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the pricing of certain health care goods and services and to the compensation of certain health insurance agents; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1578 81-0 (2009) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the establishment of a medical reinsurance system and to certain insurance reforms necessary to the efficient operation of that system; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1609 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to requiring the prior approval of residential property rates used by certain insurers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1696 81-0 (2009) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and to payment of claims to pharmacies and pharmacists. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1757 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to review of certain license examinations for insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1852 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to the maintenance of certain interest-bearing accounts by escrow officers and the use of the interest on those accounts. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1975 81-0 (2009) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to refund of excess unearned premiums by insurance premium finance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1989 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to certain amounts payable by the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2000 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2006 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to authorizing the commissioner of insurance to further regulate the financial security and operations of certain insurance companies through local districts or chapters. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2322 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark Relating to notice requirements before cancellation of certain insurance coverage. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2431 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to mediation of out-of-network health benefit claim disputes between enrollees and health benefit plan issuers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2449 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requirements for county mutual insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2451 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to insurance premium finance agreements regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2456 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to insurance agent qualifications to sell certain products or product lines. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2458 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to requiring insurers to offer conversion of group policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2470 81-0 (2009) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mutual Health Benefit Plan Company. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2569 81-0 (2009) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain vendors of portable electronic devices. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2651 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John Relating to certain education requirements for insurance agents who sell annuities. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2652 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2663 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to certain life insurer conduct regarding life settlement and viatical settlement contracts. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2690 81-0 (2009) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to eligible policyholders for group life insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2750 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the regulation of certain market conduct activities of certain life, accident, and health insurers and health benefit plan issuers; providing civil liability and administrative and criminal penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2752 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to independent audits of insurer financial statements and insurer internal controls. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2774 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of state financial regulatory agencies and the licensing and regulation of certain persons involved in residential mortgage lending; making an appropriation; providing a penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2784 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to withdrawal plans for certain insurers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2785 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to prohibition on certain underwriting and rating actions based on consumer inquiries. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2935 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to notifying certain entities of the cancellation or nonrenewal of a motor vehicle liability insurance policy. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3221 81-0 (2009) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to required notification before automatic premium payments may be increased. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3471 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to certain illegal pricing practices. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3565 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the use of credit scoring and rating territories in writing certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3821 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to waiver of an insurer's right to contest compensability of certain workers' compensation claims. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3855 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the reporting of information to the Texas Department of Insurance by certain insurance carriers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3858 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the writing of and rate regulation for residential property insurance in this state. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3945 81-0 (2009) Author: Orr, Rob
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a title insurance company affidavit as a release of lien. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3947 81-0 (2009) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to use of certain factors in underwriting and rating an insurance policy or similar coverages. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3978 81-0 (2009) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to provision of surplus lines insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3994 81-0 (2009) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to insurance agent licenses issued to certain foreign corporations and partnerships. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4095 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the recovery from third parties by health benefit plan issuers. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4217 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the establishment of the Texas Individual Health Insurance Association and to the efficient operation of that system. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4220 81-0 (2009) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to notice given to insurance policy or certificate holders concerning certain premium taxes. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 4242 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim. House: Insurance Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4291 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to insurance charters and certificates of authority. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4338 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to title insurance agents and title insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4342 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John Relating to required use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 4455 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to prompt payment of insurance claims. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 4462 81-0 (2009) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to third-party health insurers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 4477 81-0 (2009) Author: Smithee, John Relating to assessments, coverage, deposits, and reinsurance of the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4573 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the treatment of applications and filings made at the Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4638 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the regulation of certain insurers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4658 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to regulation of property and casualty insurance rates, required use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance, and the election of the commissioner of insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HR 798 81-0 (2009) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Expressing opposition to any federal legislation that would create an optional federal charter for insurers. House: Insurance Reported enrolled
SB 79 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to specialty certification for insurance agents serving certain employer groups. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 106 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 110 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 148 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to required community investment by certain insurers; providing administrative and civil penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 150 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the determination of the amount of payment on certain claims under residential property insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 206 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the reporting of information concerning the rescission of health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 207 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to prohibition of certain business practices related to rescission of coverage under health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 262 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to an exemption from public insurance adjuster license requirements for certain persons. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 264 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 510 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to licensing of certain residents of a state as escrow officers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 565 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to premium discounts for certain vehicles equipped with a tracking system. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 685 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to authorizing the commissioner of insurance to further regulate the financial security and operations of certain insurance companies through local districts or chapters. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 697 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to coverage under certain residential property insurance policies for losses incurred because of storm surges. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 827 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the establishment and operation of urban mutual insurance companies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 881 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain vendors of portable electronic devices. Senate: Business & Commerce Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 964 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to requirements for insurers and insurance agents that sell Medicare-related products. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 965 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to certain education requirements for insurance agents who sell annuities. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1109 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the regulation of stipulated premium insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1156 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to reporting of medical loss ratios by health benefit plan issuers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1157 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to a study concerning the collection and use of certain information by certain insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 1168 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1257 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain market conduct activities of certain life, accident, and health insurers and health benefit plan issuers; providing civil liability and administrative and criminal penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1335 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1372 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to withdrawal and restriction plans for certain insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1465 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to refund of excess unearned premiums by insurance premium finance companies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1493 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to certain amounts payable by and the operation of the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1596 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a title insurance company affidavit as a release of lien. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1696 81-0 (2009) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to workers' compensation compensability disputes, examinations to define the compensable injury and notifications to health care providers regarding compensability disputes. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1915 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to exemptions for insurers from certain rate filing and approval requirements based on the percentage that an insurer collects of the total amount of residential property insurance policy premiums collected in the state. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1938 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the maintenance of certain interest-bearing accounts by escrow officers and the use of the interest on those accounts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2011 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to review of certain license examinations for insurance agents. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2136 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to provision of surplus lines insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2205 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to s/c by chair
SB 2332 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the regulation of preferred provider benefit plans regarding network adequacy, contracting and reimbursement activities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2342 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the regulation of certain insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Received from the Senate
SB 2404 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to certain agreements between insurers, policyholders, and motor vehicle storage persons or facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2416 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the authority of certain insurers to engage in the business of health insurance in this state. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 2578 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to insurance agent licenses issued to certain foreign corporations and partnerships. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
HB 34 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the prohibition of certain payments or other inducements regarding a workers' compensation claim; providing an administrative violation. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 472 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of third-party administrators, including administrators with delegated duties in the workers' compensation system of this state; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 981 80-0 (2007) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1005 80-0 (2007) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the timely submission of a claim for payment by a workers' compensation health care provider. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1047 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1226 80-0 (2007) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the subrogation interests of certain political subdivisions or insurance carriers providing reinsurance for subdivisions. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1227 80-0 (2007) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the regulation of health benefit plan issuers and dissemination of information to patients, physicians, and other providers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1246 80-0 (2007) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to certain refund requirements regarding credit insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1848 80-0 (2007) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al. Relating to the frequency of certain examinations conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1849 80-0 (2007) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain fees for valuing life insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1873 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1913 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to assessment of a premium surcharge on renewal of certain insurance policies. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1914 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to certain information reporting requirements regarding workers' compensation claims. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 2015 80-0 (2007) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the reporting of claim information under certain group health plans; providing administrative penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2200 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the submission of annual reports by farm mutual insurance companies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2251 80-0 (2007) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to advertising by certain insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2467 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to modification of certain small and large employer health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2483 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the operation and regulation of cross border health benefit plans. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2551 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to refund of excessive or unfairly discriminatory premium; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2552 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to claims cost reporting requirements for issuers of state-regulated group health benefit plans. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2636 80-0 (2007) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in the codified Insurance Code, and to conforming the provisions of that code that were codified by the 79th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Administration
See remarks for effective date
HB 2696 80-0 (2007) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the use of title insurance to insure certain interests in personal property. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2759 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to registration statements filed by an insurer that is a member of an insurance company holding system. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2761 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to requirements governing suitability in certain annuity transactions with consumers. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2762 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to adoption of requirements regarding the replacement of existing life insurance policies and certain annuities; imposing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2771 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to regulation and licensing of certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2868 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to assessment of certain insurers to fund the volunteer fire department assistance fund. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3174 80-0 (2007) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to withdrawal and restriction plans for certain insurers. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 3315 80-0 (2007) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the imposition and collection of certain insurance taxes, the adoption of certain reciprocal or multistate agreements relating to those taxes, and the adoption of rules relating to those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3331 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3358 80-0 (2007) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prior approval of property and casualty insurance rates under certain circumstances. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3565 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports. House: Insurance Posting rule suspended
HB 3810 80-0 (2007) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to residential property insurance coverage for damages arising out of a sanitary sewer system backup. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3840 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to prohibition of certain insurer restrictions regarding repair of a motor vehicle covered under an insurance policy. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3968 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to allowing insurer rate filings in coastal areas within a 12-month period following a storm to be presumed reasonable. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3969 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to establishing a reinsurance program for residential property insurance in the first and second tier coastal counties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HCR 282 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 472. Signed by the Governor
SB 334 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the regulation of health benefit plan issuers and dissemination of information to patients, physicians, and other providers. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 382 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain refund requirements regarding credit insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 471 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain information reporting requirements regarding workers' compensation claims. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 533 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 561 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the subrogation interests of certain political subdivisions or insurance carriers providing reinsurance for subdivisions. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 828 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a study concerning the collection and use of certain information by certain insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 849 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the submission of annual reports by farm mutual insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 859 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to required community investment by certain insurers; providing administrative and civil penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 897 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the determination of the amount of payment on certain claims under residential property insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 898 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to coverage under certain residential property insurance policies for losses incurred because of storm surges. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 978 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain insurance premium surcharges. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1136 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in the codified Insurance Code, and to conforming the provisions of that code that were codified by the 79th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration
SB 1159 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to prohibition of certain insurer restrictions regarding repair of a motor vehicle covered under an insurance policy. Senate: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1166 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the reporting of claims information under certain health benefit plans; providing administrative penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1253 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the frequency and expenses of certain examinations conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1263 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to regulation and licensing of certain insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1272 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to insurers as proper parties to suit for damages. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1525 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to advertising by certain insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1542 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to registration statements filed by an insurer that is a member of an insurance company holding system. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1685 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to rules governing suitability in certain annuity transactions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1841 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the right of a third party to bring a fraud claim against an insurer. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1842 80-0 (2007) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to rules governing the replacement of existing life insurance policies and certain annuity transactions. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1850 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the imposition and collection of certain insurance taxes and the adoption of certain reciprocal or multistate agreements relating to those taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 23 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Fred | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 251 79-0 (2005) Author: Eissler, Rob
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 363 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the declination of certain property and casualty insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 526 79-0 (2005) Author: Berman, Leo
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to limits placed on coverage amounts of certain group life insurance policies or certificates. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 532 79-0 (2005) Author: Howard, Charlie
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain investments by title insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 688 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David Relating to reinstatement of individual accident and health insurance policies under certain circumstances. House: Insurance Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 693 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to required disclosure of certain information regarding liability insurance coverage. House: Insurance Left pending in subcommittee
HB 700 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the contents of consumer credit reports and to an insurer's use of credit scores in rating policies providing personal insurance coverage. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 766 79-0 (2005) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to liability for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 792 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the use of certain rating practices in certain lines of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 885 79-0 (2005) Author: Seaman, Gene
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to premium reserve amounts required for title insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 888 79-0 (2005) Author: Seaman, Gene
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the reporting of cost claims information under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 998 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to insurance market conduct surveillance; imposing sanctions. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1134 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies. House: Insurance Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1201 79-0 (2005) Author: Seaman, Gene
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the appointment of certain temporary insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1219 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to settlement of certain claims under an auto insurance policy. House: Insurance Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1221 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the determination of whether a motor vehicle is a total loss under an automobile insurance policy. House: Insurance Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1254 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1286 79-0 (2005) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of service contract providers and administrators. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/06
HB 1461 79-0 (2005) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to notice to consumers regarding personal injury insurance protection offered in connection with personal automobile insurance. House: Insurance Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2017 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2061 79-0 (2005) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the right of health care facilities, health insurers, and health care providers to object to providing or participating in the provision of certain procedures. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2155 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John Relating to liability of insurance agents for unfair methods of competition or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2157 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the receivership of insurers in this state; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2386 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the prosecution of certain acts that constitute the unauthorized business of insurance. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2388 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to insurance fraud reporting requirements. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2437 79-0 (2005) Author: Haggerty, Pat
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to rate regulation of certain insurers writing personal automobile insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2551 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the subrogation interests of certain political subdivisions or carriers providing reinsurance for subdivisions. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2613 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the adoption of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2614 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to Lloyd's plans and reciprocal and interinsurance exchanges. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2615 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the distinction between surplus lines insurance and unauthorized insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2810 79-0 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain inquiries relating to an applicant for individual health benefit plan coverage. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2813 79-0 (2005) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to eligibility for coverage by the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool. House: Insurance Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2822 79-0 (2005) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the regulation of personal automobile insurance and residential property insurance in this state. House: Insurance No action taken in subcommittee
HB 2878 79-0 (2005) Author: Keffer, Bill Relating to the premium surcharges applicable to and renewal of residential property insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2883 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2941 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to compensation of insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2947 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the compensation of insurance agents. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2999 79-0 (2005) Author: Morrison, Geanie
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to contracts between hospitals and preferred provider benefit plan issuers. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3087 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David Relating to changes in premiums applicable to individual accident and health insurance policies. House: Insurance Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3139 79-0 (2005) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to regulation of rebates offered by premium finance companies and certain related persons or entities. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3371 79-0 (2005) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to investigation of fraudulent claims by certain insurers and by health maintenance organizations. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3375 79-0 (2005) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the prosecution of certain acts that constitute the unauthorized business of insurance. House: Insurance Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3443 79-0 (2005) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to relief for residential property owners; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 234 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2157. Signed by the Governor
SB 14 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to rates for certain property and casualty insurance and regulation of insurer market conduct. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 167 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 178 79-0 (2005) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to regulation of sharing of certain profits and fees by premium finance companies and certain related persons or entities. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
SB 218 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the coverage of certain treatments for multiple myeloma and Hodgkin's disease under an evidence of coverage issued by a health maintenance organization. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 236 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to liability for certain unfair methods of competition or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 265 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to certain continuing education requirements for insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 266 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 506 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the sale of life insurance to military personnel; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 600 79-0 (2005) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the regulation of service contract providers and administrators. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 677 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to rates for certain insurance within certain rating territories. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 749 79-0 (2005) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the regulation of certain pharmacy benefit managers; providing administrative and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 772 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the use of certain rating practices in certain lines of insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 778 79-0 (2005) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to repair of motor vehicles under an auto insurance policy. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 781 79-0 (2005) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the prosecution of certain acts that constitute the unauthorized business of insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 805 79-0 (2005) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain small and large employer health cooperatives and reinsurance for small employer health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 922 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to certain investments by title insurance companies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1016 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al. Relating to the right of health care facilities, health insurers, and health care providers to object to providing or participating in the provision of certain procedures. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1028 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration
SB 1149 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the electronic transmission of health benefit information between a health benefit plan issuer and a physician or health care provider. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1214 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the selection and retention of an insurance broker by certain counties; imposing an administrative penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1283 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the application of certain laws to insurers that are part of an insurance holding company system. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1291 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents. Senate: Business & Commerce Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1535 79-0 (2005) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to contracts between hospitals and preferred provider benefit plan issuers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1558 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to Lloyd's plans and reciprocal and interinsurance exchanges. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1585 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to the regulation of nonstandard rates for personal lines automobile insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1591 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to accountant practice requirements for certain audits of insurer financial reports. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1592 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to special deposits required of certain insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1618 79-0 (2005) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to premium reserve amounts required for title insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1697 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the distinction between surplus lines insurance and unauthorized insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
SB 1770 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1829 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to rate regulation of certain insurers writing personal automobile insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 71 79-1 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the sale of life insurance to military personnel; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 27 79-2 (2005) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the sale of life insurance to military personnel; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 8 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to regulation of certain types of insurance and the conduct of certain insurers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 82 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to license reciprocity for out of state insurance adjusters who provide services following a catastrophe or emergency. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 96 78-0 (2003) Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al. Relating to policy forms for certain residential property insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 99 78-0 (2003) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to premium discounts for certain residential property insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 101 78-0 (2003) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to mediation of certain claims involving unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 241 78-0 (2003) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to notice of certain changes in residential property insurance coverage on renewal. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 421 78-0 (2003) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to certain credit insurance policies. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions
HB 596 78-0 (2003) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to insurer notice to applicants for insurance coverage regarding coverage tiers used by the insurer. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 600 78-0 (2003) Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al. Relating to the regulation and reform of certain lines of insurance; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 639 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to rate information to be filed by certain insurers of residential property; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 683 78-0 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the cancellation of certain insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 746 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to policy forms and endorsements for personal automobile and residential property insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 747 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John Relating to procedures by insurers for handling water damage claims. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 750 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the definition of unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 870 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to prohibiting the use of an individual's credit history or credit score in underwriting or determining premiums for certain consumer lines of insurance; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 920 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain personal lines of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 928 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authorized investments and transactions of certain stipulated premium insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1085 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to adopt claim requirements and issue emergency orders to address an insurer's unreasonable delays in claims handling. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1086 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the creation of employer health benefit plan groups. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1128 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the premium tax on certain life, health, and accident insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1131 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair facilities; providing a civil penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1243 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to compensation of insurance agents by small employer health benefit plan carriers. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1262 78-0 (2003) Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al. Relating to certain claims settlement practices under a motor vehicle insurance policy. House: Insurance Considered in Calendars
HB 1291 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to the provision of loss experience information to certain group health benefit plan policy and contract holders. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1356 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1445 78-0 (2003) Author: Brown, Betty Relating to requiring insurers to give notice to insureds before certain insurance policy premium increases. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1463 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to underwriting and rating guidelines for medical professional liability insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1485 78-0 (2003) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to underwriting guidelines for residential property insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1525 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1553 78-0 (2003) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the financial security requirements of certain issuers of reimbursement insurance policies for service contract providers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1662 78-0 (2003) Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al. Relating to requiring certain coverage under motor vehicle liability insurance policies. House: Insurance Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1727 78-0 (2003) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to insurance withdrawal plans and requirements, and increasing its applicability. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1797 78-0 (2003) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to group and blanket accident and health insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1799 78-0 (2003) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to group life insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1810 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers; providing penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1884 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to a rate rollback for motor vehicle insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2007 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Elizabeth Relating to elimination of the state payment for certain national insurance database fees. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2160 78-0 (2003) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain persons who rent real property for residential use. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2199 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the right of an insurance carrier to contest the compensability of an injury in a workers' compensation case; providing an administrative violation. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2246 78-0 (2003) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to rating guidelines for medical professional liability insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2260 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the reporting of certain health care liability claims to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2282 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to requiring certain insurers of motor vehicles to file rate information; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2310 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to abandonment of proceeds from the demutualization of an insurance company. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2467 78-0 (2003) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain personal lines of insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2556 78-0 (2003) Author: Davis, John Relating to the control of health insurance fraud. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2563 78-0 (2003) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain nonprofit educational assistance organizations. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 2616 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2737 78-0 (2003) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to FAIR Plan (Fair Access to Insurance Requirements) Act. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2783 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the withdrawal of an insurance company from a particular line of insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2807 78-0 (2003) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the maximum cumulative premiums for certain small face amount life insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2809 78-0 (2003) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to required payment options for certain small face amount life insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2810 78-0 (2003) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to certain life insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2812 78-0 (2003) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to unclaimed benefits under certain life insurance policies; interim study. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2869 78-0 (2003) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to regulation of insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3031 78-0 (2003) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to the regulation of certain lines of property and casualty insurance. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3099 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to accounting and financial statement requirements of insurers entering into certain reinsurance agreements. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3163 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to rates for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3202 78-0 (2003) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to rates for professional liability insurance for defined Physicians, Hospitals, and Health Care Providers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3346 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al. Relating to the regulation of insurance written on personal risks. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3390 78-0 (2003) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the prompt processing of mold or water claims. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3405 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to reporting of claims information by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 3407 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3409 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the withdrawal of an insurer from writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers in this state. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 10 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation of employer health benefit plan groups. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 101 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to a prohibition on certain employment or representation by members or employees of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 109 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to policy forms for certain residential property insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 113 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to premium discounts for certain residential property insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 115 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to providing consumers with information regarding policy forms for residential and farm and ranch property insurance coverage. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 125 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to insurance withdrawal and restriction plans; providing civil penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 126 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to the definition of unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 127 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Sponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the handling, settling, and use of certain claims in the insurance business; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 128 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to the licensing of public insurance adjusters; providing administrative and criminal penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 131 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to policy forms and endorsements for personal automobile and residential property insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 230 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to reporting charitable gifts by certain insurance companies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 310 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to rate information to be filed by certain insurers of residential property; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 339 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to issuance of certain liability insurance by the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 400 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the regulation and reform of certain lines of insurance; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Laid on table subject to call in committee
SB 418 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and prompt payment of health care providers; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 435 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Relating to insurer interests in certain motor vehicle repair facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 541 78-0 (2003) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain coverage and compensation requirements regarding insurers and health maintenance organizations, including authorizing insurers and health maintenance organizations to issue plans that do not include state-mandated health benefits. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 637 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to elimination of the state payment for certain national insurance database fees. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 819 78-0 (2003) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the right of an insurance carrier to contest the compensability of an injury in a workers' compensation case; providing an administrative violation. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1061 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to discrimination related to the business of insurance and to the use of insurance policy proceeds for certain victims of past discrimination; creating an offense. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1257 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Public Safety to enter into contracts for the periodic reporting of certain information in the department's driver's license files to certain other persons. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1296 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the cancellation of certain insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1519 78-0 (2003) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1606 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to residential property insurance provided under the FAIR Plan Act. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1610 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1613 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the acknowledgement, investigation, processing and payment of certain insurance claims. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1618 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to regulation of certain life insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1621 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to unclaimed benefits under certain life insurance policies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1622 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to certain life insurance policies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1680 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1683 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the withdrawal of an insurer from writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers in this state. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1684 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to reporting of claims information by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1846 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the prompt payment of certain claims by health maintenance organizations and preferred provider benefit plans. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1938 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to mortgage guaranty insurance. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 39 78-1 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the reinsurance of certain insurance business. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 12 78-1 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the regulation of certain life insurance. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 338 77-0 (2001) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to information related to criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation, or nondisclosure in connection with an insurance transaction. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 343 77-0 (2001) Author: Longoria, John Relating to a prohibition on certain restrictions imposed by health benefit plans on the performance of professional health care services by health care practitioners. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 471 77-0 (2001) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to insurance agent commissions paid by small employer carriers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 530 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al. Relating to underwriting decisions based on credit reports; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Considered in Calendars
HB 531 77-0 (2001) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to license reciprocity for out of state insurance adjusters who provide services following a catastrophe or emergency. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 845 77-0 (2001) Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to suspension of certain limitations periods applicable to insurance policies issued to or covering Holocaust victims; providing an administrative penalty. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1036 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to disclosure of certain information to insurance claimants. House: Insurance Considered in Calendars
HB 1163 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents and to the consolidation of insurance agent licenses; providing penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1342 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for persons who sell certain telecommunications equipment. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1343 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain persons who rent real property for residential use. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1383 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to certain attorneys employed by or under contract to insurers and related conduct by insurers. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1384 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al. Relating to the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1398 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to an exemption from the examination requirement for certain risk managers. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 1404 77-0 (2001) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain credit insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1408 77-0 (2001) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the refund of unearned premiums by an insurer. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1466 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to waiver of certain requirements for insurers who contract with municipalities of this state. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1495 77-0 (2001) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the transfer of tax credits among members of the Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1610 77-0 (2001) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to data on mandated health benefits and mandated offers of coverage that must be collected and reported by health benefit plan issuers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1674 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to access to motor vehicle insurance coverage for good drivers; providing penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1703 77-0 (2001) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to regulation of nonadmitted captive insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1709 77-0 (2001) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to assessments used to fund the Health Insurance Risk Pool; authorizing a premium tax credit. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Posting rule suspended
HB 1866 77-0 (2001) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al. Relating to certain definitions related to health benefits purchasing cooperatives and their classes of membership. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1867 77-0 (2001) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al. Relating to the fair marketing of health benefit plans. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1891 77-0 (2001) Author: Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to insurers providing a written explanation of certain endorsements to insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1966 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to an exemption from form and rate filing requirements for commercial motor vehicle insurance and certain insurance policies issued to large risks. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2019 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to notice to personal automobile insurance policy holders of the consumer bill of rights published by the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2100 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain persons who sell contracts regulated by the Texas Department of Banking for prepaid funeral benefits. House: Insurance Postponed
HB 2101 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to imposing a requirement that certain insurance agents obtain limited personal lines license. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2146 77-0 (2001) Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to provision of certain health benefit claims information to employers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2159 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to premium rates and minimum reserves for credit life and accident and health insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2415 77-0 (2001) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an interim study of the marketplace in the state for life insurance issued with a small face amount. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2527 77-0 (2001) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to certificates of insurance used to evidence the existence of certain insurance coverage. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2555 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the privacy of certain information provided by consumers to insurers and other related entities; providing penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2829 77-0 (2001) Author: Smithee, John Relating to loss control requirements for certain lines of insurance. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2830 77-0 (2001) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to unauthorized insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2871 77-0 (2001) Author: Ramsay, Tom Relating to rate rollback for certain lines of insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2892 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to examination by the Texas Department of Insurance of the use of credit histories in certain underwriting guidelines. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2893 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to certain unfair practices by motor vehicle insurers; providing penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2894 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to access to motor vehicle insurance coverage and to the verification of compliance with certain motor vehicle insurance requirements; providing penalties. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3013 77-0 (2001) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the composition and operation of the board of directors of certain insurance guaranty associations. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3029 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to prohibition of disclosure of defense counsel's fee statements by liability insurers; providing a civil penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3080 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to rates of Lloyds and reciprocals for policy forms filed by national insurers and national organizations of insurance companies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3177 77-0 (2001) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to certain investments and rate reductions by insurance companies and related organizations; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3254 77-0 (2001) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to limitations on certain disciplinary actions by the commissioner of insurance or the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3561 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to prohibition of disclosure of defense counsel's fee statements by liability insurers; providing a civil penalty. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3563 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to the unauthorized practice of law by liability insurers. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HR 1346 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 393. Reported enrolled
SB 414 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents and to the consolidation of insurance agent licenses; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 431 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain persons who rent real property for residential use. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 466 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for persons who sell certain telecommunications equipment. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 601 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to certain investments and rate reductions by insurance companies and related organizations; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 605 77-0 (2001) Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to approval by the Texas Department of Insurance for certain holding company affiliations. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 856 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to imposing a requirement that certain insurance agents obtain limited personal lines license. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 942 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to insurance carrier reimbursement regarding benefit overpayments on certain workers' compensation claims. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 994 77-0 (2001) Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to loss control programs for insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1004 77-0 (2001) Author: Sibley, David Relating to regulating the unauthorized practice of the business of insurance; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1005 77-0 (2001) Author: Sibley, David Relating to the application of certain laws to county mutual insurers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1153 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the regulation of certain insurance adjusters by the Texas Commission on Private Security. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1633 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to the approval of attorneys' fees for defending an insurance company in a workers' compensation claim. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1634 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to the approval of attorneys' fees for defending an insurance company in a workers' compensation claim. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1653 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David
Sponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to prohibition of disclosure of defense counsel's fee statements by liability insurers; providing a civil penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1654 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David
Sponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the provision of defense counsel to insureds by liability insurers; providing a civil penalty. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1673 77-0 (2001) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to review of the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1682 77-0 (2001) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the taxes and fees administered by the Comptroller related to the Insurance Code. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1690 77-0 (2001) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the taxation of insurance companies and certain insurance agents. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 190 76-0 (1999) Author: Longoria, John Relating to a prohibition on certain restrictions imposed by insurers on the performance of professional health care services by health care practitioners. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 249 76-0 (1999) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to certain requirements imposed by certain insurers as a condition of settlement of a motor vehicle insurance claim. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 643 76-0 (1999) Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to reporting of certain information by an insurer to a credit reporting bureau. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
HB 729 76-0 (1999) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain requirements for an insurance carrier that pays workers' compensation benefits. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1787 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the ability of an insurer to obtain a release from liability; providing a penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2478 76-0 (1999) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to the insurers that must provide their underwriting guidelines to the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of public insurance counsel. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2529 76-0 (1999) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the administration of pharmacy benefits under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2711 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to restrictions on the deposit and investment of funds of a domestic insurance company. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2752 76-0 (1999) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to joint underwriting and reinsurance advisory organizations. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2789 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to the licensing of certain persons who provide services related to the business of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2790 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents and to the consolidation of insurance agent licenses; providing penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3016 76-0 (1999) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to health care utilization review agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3020 76-0 (1999) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the withdrawal from operations by a health maintenance organization. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3021 76-0 (1999) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to a health maintenance organization's complaint and appeals procedures. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3041 76-0 (1999) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to prompt payment of insurance claims. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3086 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of unauthorized insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
HB 3177 76-0 (1999) Author: Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to payment of claims by the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3274 76-0 (1999) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to insurance service representatives and clerical personnel supervised by agents; and declaring an emergency. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3344 76-0 (1999) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to certain attorneys employed by or under contract to insurers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3501 76-0 (1999) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to requirements for insurers when an insurance claim is filed. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HCR 270 76-0 (1999) Author: Flores, Kino Proclaiming May 10-14, 1999, as Public School Paraprofessional Week in Texas. Received from the House
HR 1314 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 957. Reported enrolled
SB 92 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the voluntary surrender or automatic forfeiture of a license of a title insurance agent, direct operation, escrow officer, or title attorney. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 105 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to reports of an audit by a title insurance agent or direct operation of a title insurance company. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 121 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the use and approval of certain underwriting guidelines affecting homeowners insurance; providing a penalty. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 248 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to required community investments by certain insurers and to reports filed by insurers regarding those and other investments. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 899 76-0 (1999) Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to certain investments and rate reductions by insurance companies and related organizations; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
House passage as amended reported
SB 922 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to a prohibition on engaging in the business of insurance in this state as an insurance company without a certificate of authority or other authorization issued by the Texas Department of Insurance. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 956 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents and to the consolidation of insurance agent licenses; providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 957 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain persons who provide services related to the business of insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1237 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of pharmacy benefits under certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1336 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the licensing and regulation of surplus lines insurance agents. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1482 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to procedures to issue to certain self-service storage facility companies limited licenses as insurance agents. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SR 1174 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 957. Reported enrolled
HB 210 75-0 (1997) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to competitive bidding on certain school district contracts; providing a criminal penalty. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 219 75-0 (1997) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the licensing of agents for health maintenance organizations. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 531 75-0 (1997) Author: Shields, John Relating to expunction of certain records of the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 578 75-0 (1997) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to certain licensed nonresident insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Senate Amendments printed and distributed
HB 839 75-0 (1997) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by insurers in issuing health or life insurance policies to certain persons who are victims of family violence. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 909 75-0 (1997) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to amending certain provisions of the Insurance Code, concerning authorized investments of insurers, specifically, Articles 2.10, 3.33, 3.39-1, 3.39-2, 9.18, and 21.39-B. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 922 75-0 (1997) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the board of directors of the Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1326 75-0 (1997) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to licensing requirements for certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1344 75-0 (1997) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro Relating to review of the termination of certain insurance agents; providing an administrative penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1356 75-0 (1997) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to licensing of funeral prearrangement life insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1434 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to underwriting guidelines used by certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1476 75-0 (1997) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to actions and records of the receiver and the priorities of distribution of certain assets of insurance companies in receivership. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1544 75-0 (1997) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; providing criminal penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1584 75-0 (1997) Author: Counts, David Relating to insurance company loss or claim reserves. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1680 75-0 (1997) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the investment authority of certain insurers. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1709 75-0 (1997) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to the deadline for payment of certain insurance claims. House: Insurance Considered in formal meeting
HB 1763 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to required community investments by certain insurers and to reports filed by insurers regarding those and other investments. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1796 75-0 (1997) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to certain conduct in the sale of insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1815 75-0 (1997) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to injunctive proceedings to restrain the use of an insurance business practice. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1975 75-0 (1997) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the examination of certain insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1977 75-0 (1997) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to risk limitations for certain insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2140 75-0 (1997) Author: Counts, David Relating to the licensing of agents for the sale of credit insurance. House: Insurance Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2160 75-0 (1997) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the abuse of judicial process by an insurance premium finance company. House: Civil Practices Considered in Calendars
HB 2193 75-0 (1997) Author: Wise, Miguel
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the trust fund requirement for alien surplus lines insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2217 75-0 (1997) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to preventing fraud by using data matching projects and creating the state directory of new hires. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2221 75-0 (1997) Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to limitations on the amount of life insurance risk that may be written by certain agents of or assumed by a stipulated premium insurance company. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2609 75-0 (1997) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the certain business practices in the writing of title insurance. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2792 75-0 (1997) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to subordinated indebtedness. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2842 75-0 (1997) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the conversion of mutual insurance companies to stock insurance companies. House: Insurance Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3007 75-0 (1997) Author: Smithee, John Relating to reserves maintained by title insurers. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3147 75-0 (1997) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to the licensing of insurance agents. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3232 75-0 (1997) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to certain employees of local recording agents. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3391 75-0 (1997) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the licensing of banks as insurance agents and to certain nonresident agents; providing a penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3563 75-0 (1997) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to procedures to issue rental car companies limited licenses as insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 33 75-0 (1997) Author: Cain, David Relating to procedures to issue rental car companies limited licenses as insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Insurance
SB 206 75-0 (1997) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to licensing requirements for certain insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 546 75-0 (1997) Author: Carona, John Relating to the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 750 75-0 (1997) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the issuance and revocation of licenses for certain nonresident insurance agents. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 1037 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to required community investments by certain insurers and to reports filed by insurers regarding those and other investments. Senate: Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1058 75-0 (1997) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to review of the termination of certain insurance agents; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1062 75-0 (1997) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to expunction of certain records of the Texas Department of Insurance. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1111 75-0 (1997) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the investment authority of certain insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 1129 75-0 (1997) Author: Madla, Frank | et. al. Relating to review of the termination of contracts with certain insurance agents; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1142 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to public access to certain underwriting guidelines used by insurers. Senate: Economic Development Record vote
SB 1143 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to requirements regarding certain production quotas for insurance agents; providing administrative penalties. Senate: Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1155 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to business practices in the writing of title insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1290 75-0 (1997) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the authority of an insurance agent to sell insurance covering a vehicle that is security for a sale or lease contract. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1292 75-0 (1997) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the licensing of agents for the sale of credit insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1388 75-0 (1997) Author: Patterson, Jerry
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to reserves maintained by title insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1446 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the terms under which insurers may engage in the business of reinsurance in this state. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 1447 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the conversion of mutual insurance companies to stock insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1650 75-0 (1997) Author: Cain, David Relating to the licensing of insurance agents. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1897 75-0 (1997) Author: Sibley, David
Sponsor: Counts, David
Relating to insurance company loss or claim reserves. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1900 75-0 (1997) Author: Sibley, David Relating to the licensing of banks as insurance agents; providing a penalty. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1901 75-0 (1997) Author: Sibley, David Relating to authorized investments of insurers. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 86 74-0 (1995) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the licensing of limited liability companies as insurance agents. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule
HB 202 74-0 (1995) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to continuing education requirements for certain insurance professionals. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule
HB 222 74-0 (1995) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the licensing of agents for health maintenance organizations. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
HB 914 74-0 (1995) Author: Counts, David Relating to the adoption of the Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact by this state. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1206 74-0 (1995) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to certain limitations on a contract or agreement regarding individual policies of insurance. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1422 74-0 (1995) Author: Reyna, Elvira
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to certain fees charged by local recording agents and insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1501 74-0 (1995) Author: Davila, Diana Relating to accessibility in the Spanish language to certain agent-licensing programs administered by the Texas Department of Insurance. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 1605 74-0 (1995) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the licensing of insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1670 74-0 (1995) Author: Driver, Joe
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the assignment of certain insurance agents' commissions. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1940 74-0 (1995) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to requiring school districts to submit to competitive bidding certain contracts for insurance. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2072 74-0 (1995) Author: De La Garza, Eddie Relating to the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; providing criminal penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2221 74-0 (1995) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to immunity from liability of directors, officers, agents and employees of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association and its participating insurers. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee
HB 2362 74-0 (1995) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to exemptions from the study requirements applicable to local recording agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2413 74-0 (1995) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to continuing education of insurance adjusters by reciprocity. House: Insurance Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 2753 74-0 (1995) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to sale of annuity contracts by certain persons who are licensed under the insurance laws and employed by financial institutions. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 2794 74-0 (1995) Author: Shields, John Relating to penalties for violation of certain insurance laws relating to licensing and regulation of life insurance counselors. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2960 74-0 (1995) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the liquidation of insolvent insurers, the commissioner of insurance in his statutory capacity as receiver, and the insurance guaranty associations. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3019 74-0 (1995) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis Relating to termination and suspension of certain insurance agency contracts. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 332 74-0 (1995) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to public access to certain underwriting guidelines used by insurers. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 715 74-0 (1995) Author: Patterson, Jerry | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 1009 74-0 (1995) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Shields, John
Relating to the sanctions for acting as a life insurance counselor without a license or violating certain laws applicable to life insurance counselors; providing a criminal penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1039 74-0 (1995) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the liquidation of insolvent insurers and the insurance guaranty associations. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1150 74-0 (1995) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to continuing education of insurance adjusters by reciprocity. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1274 74-0 (1995) Author: Montford, John Relating to calculation of the self-insurer maintenance tax. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1385 74-0 (1995) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to appeal process and elimination of discriminatory exclusion of insurers. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1400 74-0 (1995) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the regulation of certain public adjusters of insurance claims. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1544 74-0 (1995) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to amending certain provisions of the Insurance Code, including those relating to authorized investments of insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1667 74-0 (1995) Author: Sibley, David Relating to the liquidation of insolvent insurers, the statutory capacity of the Commissioner of Insurance as receiver, and the insurance guaranty associations. Senate: Economic Development Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 1669 74-0 (1995) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to review of the termination of certain insurance agents. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 108 73-0 (1993) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to release of claims against certain insurers by endorsement of a negotiable instrument. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 314 73-0 (1993) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to continuing education requirements for certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Considered in Calendars
HB 802 73-0 (1993) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to cancellation of certain insurance agency contracts. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 958 73-0 (1993) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the issuance of insurance through eligible surplus lines insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1540 73-0 (1993) Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; creating offenses and providing civil and criminal penalties; providing for fees. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1957 73-0 (1993) Author: Romo, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to authorizing the General Services Commission and certain other agencies to negotiate with a surety or insurer to provide the bonds or insurance that a contractor or subcontractor is required to execute or carry on a state construction contract. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 2224 73-0 (1993) Author: Counts, David Relating to the liquidation of insolvent insurers and the insurance guaranty associations. House: Insurance Returned to committee
HB 2487 73-0 (1993) Author: Davila, Diana Relating to the time it takes to respond to an insurance claim and to the notification process by the insurer. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 444 73-0 (1993) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Corte, Frank
Relating to extension of time for completion of and exception from continuing education requirements for certain insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 1134 73-0 (1993) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to an amendment to the Texas Insurance Code including Article 3.33 concerning the investments of insurers including the treatment of money market funds. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1167 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the regulation of public insurance adjusters; providing a penalty. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1231 73-0 (1993) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to certain information required of property and casualty insurers. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1261 73-0 (1993) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the issuance of insurance through eligible surplus lines insurers. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1338 73-0 (1993) Author: Ratliff, Bill Relating to the permissible limits and deductibles for agents' errors and omissions coverage. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1357 73-0 (1993) Author: Ratliff, Bill Relating to the reimbursement of a local recording agent for expenses incurred by the agent in providing certain information to a client. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 2 72-0 (1991) Author: Cavazos, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the regulation of the insurance industry, the punishment for certain criminal offenses relating to the business of insurance, maintaining motor vehicle financial responsibility, and creating certain offenses. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 102 72-0 (1991) Author: Soileau, Curtis | et. al. Relating to damages assessed against certain insurers based on delay in payment of claims. House: Insurance Coauthor Authorized
HB 348 72-0 (1991) Author: Counts, David | et. al. Relating to the elimination of certain continuing education requirements for legal reserve life insurance agents. House: Insurance Coauthor Authorized
HB 502 72-0 (1991) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to cancellation of certain insurance agency contracts. House: Insurance Reported favorably with amendment(s)
HB 616 72-0 (1991) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to excluding savings and loans and credit unions from life insurance agent licensing requirements. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 617 72-0 (1991) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of certain licensed insurance agents to assign commissions from credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance to a state or federal credit union under certain circumstances. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 622 72-0 (1991) Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to proof of insurance for certain lenders. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 815 72-0 (1991) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the rights of certain agents of record after certain insurers and health maintenance organizations are placed in supervision, conservatorship, or receivership. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 937 72-0 (1991) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis Relating to the liability of a title insurance company and its agents for an incorrect title examination. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 952 72-0 (1991) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the use of probation in disciplinary actions regarding certain insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 988 72-0 (1991) Author: Watkins, Gary Relating to the amount of premium tax credit an insurer receives for paying its assessment for certain guaranty funds. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1225 72-0 (1991) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to release of claims against insurer by endorsement of negotiable instrument. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
HB 1538 72-0 (1991) Author: McDonald, Nancy | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain persons providing utilization review of health care services. House: Insurance Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 1608 72-0 (1991) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to the termination of insurance agency contracts. House: Insurance Rules suspended
HB 1863 72-0 (1991) Author: Campbell, Ben Relating to a prohibition on the representation by managing general agents of certain insurance companies that do not meet certain minimum capital and surplus requirements. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1913 72-0 (1991) Author: Hirschi, John Relating to restrictions on certain investments by domestic insurers in medium or lower quality obligations. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 2050 72-0 (1991) Author: Shea, Gwyn Relating to regulation of solvency of insurers, reinsurers, and certain associated persons and entities. House: Insurance 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 2071 72-0 (1991) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to proceedings against, and issuance of a certificate of authority to, certain insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2079 72-0 (1991) Author: Cavazos, Eddie Relating to the information that must be disclosed by certain insurers. House: Insurance 1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2094 72-0 (1991) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2210 72-0 (1991) Author: Soileau, Curtis Relating to underwriting standards of health insurers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2240 72-0 (1991) Author: Thomas, Bill Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain insurance services and to the increase and allocation of certain fees paid by insurance adjusters. House: Ways & Means Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2374 72-0 (1991) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Reported favorably with substitute
HB 2408 72-0 (1991) Author: Counts, David Relating to evidence required for unauthorized insurers eligibility to operate as a surplus lines insurer in Texas. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2409 72-0 (1991) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the supervison, conservation, and liquidation of insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2417 72-0 (1991) Author: Shea, Gwyn Relating to the regulation of joint underwriting associations and their activities. House: Insurance 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 2432 72-0 (1991) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to certain activities of local recording agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
HB 2567 72-0 (1991) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts. House: Insurance Vote reconsidered in committee
HB 2655 72-0 (1991) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the assignment of certain fees by local recording agents. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 138 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Insurance
SB 238 72-0 (1991) Author: Lyon, Ted
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the termination of insurance agency contracts. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 324 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the assessment of certain fees by local recording agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 595 72-0 (1991) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the change of domicile of insurance companies and health maintenance organizations. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 844 72-0 (1991) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to certain assessments imposed on insurance companies to cover costs of state examination. Senate: Economic Development Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
SB 1005 72-0 (1991) Author: Montford, John Relating to the regulation of joint underwriting associations. Senate: Economic Development Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1141 72-0 (1991) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to credits for reinsurance for domestic ceding insurers. Senate: Economic Development Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
SB 1248 72-0 (1991) Author: Carriker, Steven Relating to evidence required for unauthorized insurers eligibility to operate as a surplus lines insurer in Texas. Senate: Economic Development Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
SB 1456 72-0 (1991) Author: Harris, O.H. | et. al.
Sponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the renewal by the State Board of Insurance of a license, certificate, or other authorization to perform an activity regulated under the insurance laws of this state that is held by certain persons on active duty in the United States armed forces. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 68 72-1 (1991) Author: Counts, David Relating to the supervision, conservation, and liquidation of insurers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 816 71-0 (1989) Author: Taylor, M.A. Relating to certain accounts maintained by title insurance agents. House: Insurance Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 1317 71-0 (1989) Author: Thomas, Bill | et. al.
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain insurance services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Failed to receive affirmative vote
HB 1519 71-0 (1989) Author: Culberson, John
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to continuing education requirements for insurance adjusters. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1594 71-0 (1989) Author: Gavin, John
Sponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the regulation of managing general agents and their activities. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1962 71-0 (1989) Author: Gavin, John Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents, including agents who engage in the bail bond business. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1995 71-0 (1989) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the sale of insurance policies of insurers placed in supervision, conservatorship, or receivership. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2957 71-0 (1989) Author: Schlueter, Stan Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain insurance services and to the increase and allocation of examination and licensure fees of insurance adjustors. House: Ways & Means Pending in committee
HB 3159 71-0 (1989) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to continuing education for certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3195 71-0 (1989) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of certain licensed insurance agents to assign commissions from credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance to a state or federal credit union under certain circumstances. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 161 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to insurers who are members of the Life, Accident, Health and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association. Senate: Economic Development No action taken in committee
SB 261 71-0 (1989) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to the regulation of managing general agents. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 634 71-0 (1989) Author: Haley, Bill Relating to certain accounts maintained by title insurance agents. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 703 71-0 (1989) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to the duty of certain insurers to write certain lines and classes of insurance coverage. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1148 71-0 (1989) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the licensing of certain agents for insurance companies whose business is limited to insuring risks on growing crops. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1534 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents, including agents who engage in the bail bond business; creating offenses and providing penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Insurance
SB 1772 71-0 (1989) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the sale of insurance policies of insurers placed in supervision, conservatorship, or receivership. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1845 71-0 (1989) Author: Caperton, Kent Relating to certain taxes paid by certain title insurance holding companies. Senate: Finance Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 12 71-1 (1989) Author: Warner, Larry Relating to the repeal of insurers' limited antitrust immunity. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 13 71-1 (1989) Author: Warner, Larry Relating to reinsurance registration and reporting. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 141 71-1 (1989) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of certain licensed insurance agents to assign commissions from credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance to a state or federal credit union under certain circumstances. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 43 71-1 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents, including agents who engage in the bail bond business; creating offenses and providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 80 71-3 (1990) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to continuing education programs for certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 41 71-3 (1990) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the change of domicile of insurance companies. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 24 71-4 (1990) Author: Counts, David Relating to the elimination of certain continuing education requirements for legal reserve life insurance agents. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 96 71-4 (1990) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to continuing education programs for certain insurance agents. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 109 71-4 (1990) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to the rights of certain agents of record after certain insurers or health maintenance organizations are placed in supervision, conservatorship, or receivership. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 66 71-4 (1990) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the change of domicile of insurance companies. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 92 71-5 (1990) Author: Counts, David Relating to the elimination of certain continuing education requirements for legal reserve life insurance agents. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 59 71-5 (1990) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the change of domicile of insurance companies. Senate: Economic Development Meeting canceled
SB 65 71-5 (1990) Author: Green, Gene Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 76 71-6 (1990) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of certain licensed insurance agents to assign commissions from credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance to a state or federal credit union under certain circumstances. Filed
SB 65 71-6 (1990) Author: Harris, O.H. Relating to the change of domicile of insurance companies. Senate: Economic Development Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 316 70-0 (1987) Author: Gavin, John
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the cancellation of agency contracts by fire and casualty insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 348 70-0 (1987) Author: Geistweidt, Gerald Relating to the return of unearned premiums to certain persons. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 388 70-0 (1987) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to continuing education requirements for licensed local recording agents. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 424 70-0 (1987) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to continuing education requirements for legal reserve life insurance agents. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 460 70-0 (1987) Author: Riley, Randall Relating to the issuance of limited licenses for legal reserve life insurance agents. House: Insurance Referred to subcommittee
HB 620 70-0 (1987) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to certain types of discrimination by insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 633 70-0 (1987) Author: Gavin, John Relating to the definition of net assets as it applies to certain insurers. House: Insurance Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 645 70-0 (1987) Author: Gavin, John Relating to regulation of surplus lines insurance. House: Insurance Laid on the table subject to call
HB 648 70-0 (1987) Author: Taylor, M.A. Relating to service of process on certain insurers. House: Insurance Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 739 70-0 (1987) Author: Gavin, John Relating to the capital and surplus requirements of insurance companies other than certain life, health, and accident insurance companies. House: Insurance Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 840 70-0 (1987) Author: Price, Albert Relating to sanctions that may be ordered by the State Board of Insurance. House: Insurance 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
HB 841 70-0 (1987) Author: Price, Albert
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain insurance agents. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 884 70-0 (1987) Author: Patrick, Kae Relating to the regulation of title insurance and imposing a tax on premiums. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 899 70-0 (1987) Author: Blair, Fred Relating to certain types of discrimination by insurers. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 923 70-0 (1987) Author: Evans, Charles
Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the issuance of certain types of life, accident, and health insurance by stipulated premium insurance companies. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 985 70-0 (1987) Author: Moreno, Alex Relating to an exception from certain experience requirements for licensure as a real estate broker. House: Business & Commerce Referred to subcommittee
HB 1162 70-0 (1987) Author: Rudd, Jim Relating to the tax imposed on life, accident, and health insurance premiums. House: Insurance Pending in committee
HB 1173 70-0 (1987) Author: Hury, James Relating to duty of certain insurers to write certain lines and classes of insurance coverage. House: State Affairs Pending in subcommittee
HB 1184 70-0 (1987) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to the authority to create and operate certain reinsurance companies and to the authority of banks to participate in the ownership of those reinsurers. House: State Affairs Pending in subcommittee
HB 1186 70-0 (1987) Author: Berlanga, Hugo Relating to professional liability insurance for physicians engaged in certain volunteer work; imposing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Pending in subcommittee
HB 1277 70-0 (1987) Author: Gavin, John Relating to investments by certain insurers. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 1291 70-0 (1987) Author: Patrick, Kae Relating to notice and cancellation of premium finance agreements. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1422 70-0 (1987) Author: Gavin, John Relating to the liquidation, rehabilitation, reorganization, and conservation of insurers. House: Insurance 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.


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