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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 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 4419 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to settlement and resolution of claims against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 100 87-3 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the setting of premium rates for Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policies by the commissioner of insurance. Filed
HB 494 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 1898 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to windstorm and hail insurance coverage issued by the FAIR Plan Association in catastrophe areas. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1900 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to certain operations and functions of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and studies relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan; authorizing a penalty; authorizing an assessment. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1902 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to maximum liability limits for windstorm and hail insurance coverage provided through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1940 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to eligibility of surplus lines insurers to provide windstorm and hail coverage. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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 2686 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a dispute relating to a denial of coverage by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Record vote
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 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
HJR 36 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
SB 1035 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to maximum liability limits for windstorm and hail insurance coverage provided through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1036 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to replacement cost coverage in policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
HB 945 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al. Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1587 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the appeal of decisions by the Texas Department of Insurance regarding issuance of certain certificates of compliance under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2741 85-0 (2017) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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 3429 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to windstorm and hail insurance coverage issued by the FAIR Plan Association in catastrophe areas. House: Insurance No action taken in committee
HB 3509 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to maximum liability limits for windstorm and hail insurance coverage provided through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3510 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to replacement cost coverage in policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 90 85-0 (2017) Author: Deshotel, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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 1466 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to maximum liability limits for windstorm and hail insurance coverage provided through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1475 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to windstorm and hail insurance coverage issued by the FAIR Plan Association in catastrophe areas. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1512 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to replacement cost coverage in policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 386 85-1 (2017) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to rate filings by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 122 85-1 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to rate filings by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Filed
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 1070 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to a reduction in the cost of attendance credits for certain school districts that purchase windstorm and hail insurance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1757 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to liability of an engineer conducting a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association inspection. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 1875 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2439 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to inspections and other activities conducted by engineers in connection with the issuance of certain windstorm and hail insurance; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2668 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the cost of education index. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3141 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the appeal of decisions by the Texas Department of Insurance regarding issuance of certain certificates of compliance under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Act. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3204 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to a depopulation program for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3839 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in certain areas of this state to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees; imposing a tax. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HJR 142 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
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 750 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to a report made by the Texas Education Agency regarding the property and casualty insurance costs of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 1890 83-0 (2013) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to certain contracts between the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association or the Texas Public Finance Authority and a financial advisor or investment banking services provider. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
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 1899 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2350 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to certain property insurance coverage available through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and other entities, the operation of those entities, and activities to pay and reduce losses under that coverage. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2352 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to catastrophe preparedness in the seacoast territories of this state; authorizing assessments, surcharges, and fees. 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 3006 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3007 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to residential property insured by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3009 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3010 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the use of assets of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3373 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the payment of insured losses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and funding of the catastrophe reserve trust fund. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3622 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the FAIR Plan Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
SB 1089 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to catastrophe preparedness in the seacoast territories of this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1121 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to coverage for certain architectural engineering services under certain insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1223 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 1320 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1700 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the FAIR Plan Association and the renaming of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association as the Texas Residual Insurance Plan. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1701 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the payment of insured losses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and funding of the catastrophe reserve trust fund. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1702 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to residential property insured by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2151 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to annual renewal of a Texas windstorm insurance policy. House: Insurance Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2818 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3155 82-0 (2011) Author: Torres, Raul Relating to the issuance of certain public securities by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3605 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the payment of losses by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
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 3613 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
SB 1123 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John Relating to the regulation of inspectors qualified to perform windstorm inspections and to persons acting as those inspectors. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1740 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1797 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1842 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1889 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HJR 11 82-1 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of the assets of certain associations established by the legislature of this state for the purpose of providing certain insurance coverage. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
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 2135 81-0 (2009) Author: Weber, Randy Relating to assessment of a premium surcharge by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association for coverage of improvements to certain commercial structures. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4170 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to requiring property inspections for windstorm and hail insurance in certain geographic areas and authorizing certain political subdivisions to adopt and enforce regulations relating to severe weather, including residential building codes, abandoned land, and damaged buildings; granting a limited power of eminent domain. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 4409 81-0 (2009) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to emergency preparation and management. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 114 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to residential property insurance premiums for certain property located in first tier coastal counties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 115 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to insurance premiums for residential property insurance for property located in certain coastal counties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2298 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to elimination of certain rate rollbacks for insurance premium rates for windstorm insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 779 79-0 (2005) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to elimination of certain rate rollbacks for insurance premium rates for windstorm insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1422 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to inspectors qualified to perform certain windstorm inspections. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 67 79-3 (2006) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the determination of certain catastrophe areas eligible for insurance coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 231 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to structures that constitute insurable property under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HR 1868 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 463. Reported enrolled
SB 463 78-0 (2003) Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to rates and insurable property under the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 979 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to models used in conjunction with a hearing before the Texas Department of Insurance relating to windstorm insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2411 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al. Relating to the adoption of a uniform residential building code for use in the state. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1499 76-0 (1999) Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al. Relating to the creation and operation of the Windstorm Building Code Advisory Committee on Specifications and Maintenance. House: Insurance Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1540 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the creation and operation of the Windstorm Code Maintenance Committee. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2251 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the reduction of certain windstorm insurance rates. House: Insurance Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2252 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to commercial windstorm insurance rates. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2253 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operation of the catastrophe reserve trust fund. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2254 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to models used in conjunction with a hearing before the Texas Department of Insurance relating to windstorm insurance. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 2583 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the taxation of windstorm protection devices. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 3264 76-0 (1999) Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al. Relating to the expansion and operation of eligible inspectors for the windstorm building code. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
SB 677 76-0 (1999) Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of the Windstorm Building Code Advisory Committee on Specifications and Maintenance. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
HB 45 70-0 (1987) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to construction requirements and premium rate reductions for certain insurable property under the catastrophe property insurance pool. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 993 70-0 (1987) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to inspection and approval of structures under the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Pool. House: Insurance Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 1408 69-0 (1985) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Pool Act; amending the definitions of Plan of Operations and Insurable Property. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 1685 64-0 (1975) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the inclusion of coverage for indirect loss resulting from windstorm or hail in certain policies of insurance written under the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Pool Act. House: Insurance Reported from committee with substitute
SB 648 64-0 (1975) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to the inclusion of coverage for indirect loss resulting from windstorm or hail in certain policies of insurance written under the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Pool Act. Senate: Economic Development Referred to subcommittee
HB 546 62-0 (1971) Author: Wieting, Leroy J. Relating to the creation, powers, duties and procedures of a Catastrophic Property Insurance Pool.
SB 31 62-0 (1971) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Sponsor: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and procedures of a Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Pool; providing an effective date.
SR 267 62-3 (1972) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Reaffirming the legislative intent of the Texas Senate [S.B. 31, 62nd Regular Session] that windstorm insurance should be readily available to all coastal property owners at reasonable rates.


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