HB 150 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting oral releases for automobile insurance claims.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 601 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to deceptive, unfair, or prohibited practices by an insurer.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 998 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the provision of property owners' association insurance by the FAIR Plan Association in certain areas.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | TEXAS FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION
HB 1040 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct business electronically.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1321 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to certain insurance practices with respect to repair of motor vehicles.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 1706 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the right of an insured to enter into a contract with a public insurance adjuster.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
HB 1860 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the filing of an annual audit report by a title insurance company, title insurance agent, or direct operation.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
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
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1903 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to capital stock requirements for certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1992 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to policyholder approval for certain windstorm and hail insurance rate changes.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of group family leave insurance issued through an employer to pay for certain losses of income.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 2065 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to nonrenewal of certain private passenger automobile insurance policies for the insured's failure to cooperate in a third-party liability claim or action.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 2257 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to notice of certain provisions in insurance policies issued by surplus lines insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of premium and maintenance taxes to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Taxation--General | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Health Insurance Mandate Advisory Review Center; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATE ADVISORY REVIEW CENTER, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2839 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a liquidity stress test for certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3365 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to rating plan consequences for automobile insurance for traffic violation charges or convictions.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 3391 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3496 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to insurance adjuster license application procedures.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably as substituted
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3821 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to requirements for insurance agents offering windstorm and hail insurance policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 4343 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 4868 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to operating requirements for farm mutual insurance companies related to insurance in force on rural property.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | RURAL
HB 5048 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to boycott, coercion, and intimidation activities by insurance companies regarding environmental, social, and governance matters.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 5144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to arbitration provisions in surplus lines insurance contracts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 741 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the provision of property owners' association insurance by the FAIR Plan Association in certain areas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | TEXAS FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION
SB 796 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to arbitration provisions in surplus lines insurance contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1060 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the adoption of political shareholder proposals by insurers and insurer holding companies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1298 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requests for arbitration of certain billing disputes between health benefit plan issuers or administrators and out-of-network facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1574 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the right of an insured to enter into a contract with a public insurance adjuster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
SB 1618 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of group family leave insurance issued through an employer to pay for certain losses of income.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 1723 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the backdating of referrals for certain managed care health benefit plans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MANAGED CARE
SB 2149 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to boycott, coercion, and intimidation activities by insurance companies regarding environmental, social, and governance matters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 2232 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to requirements for insurance agents offering windstorm and hail insurance policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 2556 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and coverage for windstorm by certain insurers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 66 88-2 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to notice of eligibility for a residence homestead ad valorem tax exemption.
Filed
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 201 88-3 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from insurance premium and maintenance taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
HB 202 88-3 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from certain insurance premium taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
HB 29 88-4 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from insurance premium taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & 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
| CREDIT SCORING | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1777 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: 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
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | RURAL
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2819 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to temporary licenses for insurance professionals.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, LaceySponsor: 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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| DISCRIMINATION | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
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
| Agriculture | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Trusts
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4030 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance professionals.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: 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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: 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
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HCR 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3459.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 918 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Day Care | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | LONG-TERM CARE | Protection of Personal Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | RURAL
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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: 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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1810 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance professionals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
SB 1954 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 156 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| FLOODS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN., TEXAS
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
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Interim Studies | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
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
| ADVERTISING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2587 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the business of travel insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TRAVEL
HB 2601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to named driver policy disclosure requirements.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the use of names by public insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: 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
| Financial--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | RURAL
HB 3306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 3911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health--Rural | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | WATER DAMAGE
SB 439 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| FLOODS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1063 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN., TEXAS
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health--Rural | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Financial--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to satisfaction of continuing education requirements for certain insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ADVERTISING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | RURAL
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to provisional permits for certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PERMITS
HB 1197 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the training period for a temporary insurance agent's license.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Occupation Tax
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
HB 2131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2437 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: 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
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Open Records
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, RodneySponsor: 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
| CONSERVATORSHIP | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety--Fireworks
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 3018 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Open Records
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3220 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: 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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3370 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain disclosures and notices required for certain life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the disclosure of insurance company affiliates to insurance policyholders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3496 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to farm mutual insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WATER DAMAGE
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 4239 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to regulation of title insurance rates.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to regulation of title insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PUBLIC NOTICE | TITLE INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 417 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: 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
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PERMITS
SB 561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 718 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 878 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to named driver policy disclosure requirements.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 915 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to captive insurance companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
SB 1012 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1070 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to authorized reinsurance and financial statement credit and accounting for reinsurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Trusts | THE MATTAX ACT
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Open Records
SB 1073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to registration statement and reporting requirements of insurers in an insurance holding company system.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
SB 2179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 304 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 318 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| ARANSAS COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | CALHOUN COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Financial--General | GALVESTON COUNTY | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | JEFFERSON COUNTY | KENEDY COUNTY | KLEBERG COUNTY | MATAGORDA COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | REFUGIO COUNTY | SAN PATRICIO COUNTY | WILLACY COUNTY | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1544 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to actuarial certification of title insurance company reserves.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1621 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2071 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to payment of covered claims based on assignment.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COASTAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2317 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to reinsurance financial statement credit and accounting.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2414 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to withdrawal and restriction plans for certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2491 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: 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
| ESCROW | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3353 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3489 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to exemptions from examination requirement.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 3872 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: 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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 3910 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to completion of continuing education requirements for insurance agents and adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: 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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 75 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC NOTICE
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
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| ARANSAS COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | CALHOUN COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | Financial--General | GALVESTON COUNTY | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | JEFFERSON COUNTY | KENEDY COUNTY | KLEBERG COUNTY | MATAGORDA COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | REFUGIO COUNTY | SAN PATRICIO COUNTY | WILLACY COUNTY | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 539 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to reinsurance financial statement credit and accounting.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 646 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to actuarial certification of title insurance company reserves.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 655 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 876 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the licensing of insurance agents and adjusters; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COASTAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 956 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1093 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1227 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to payment of covered claims based on assignment.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
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
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ESCROW | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1554 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the regulation of rates for certain personal automobile insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS
SR 988 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 684.
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 226 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 1006 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1047 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain surety companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1183 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 1305 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: 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
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FAIR ACCESS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (FAIR) PLAN ASSOC | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| FRAUD | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 1909 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1936 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC NOTICE | TELECONFERENCING | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2030 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to requirements regarding certain shareholder and policyholder dividends.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2163 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Aging | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 2782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3139 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to reducing coverage for certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3554 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TRAVEL
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
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3696 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to unauthorized insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TRAVIS COUNTY
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 73 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 74 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 85 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prior approval of certain insurance rates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 411 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to insurers' duty to provide information in a fraud investigation.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| FRAUD | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
SB 569 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the examination requirements for an insurance adjuster license.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 697 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 733 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC NOTICE | TELECONFERENCING | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 736 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 841 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 951 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Aliens | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1006 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to requirements regarding certain shareholder and policyholder dividends.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1007 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1216 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: 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
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1397 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain surety companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1567 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to coverage of certain persons under an automobile insurance policy.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1665 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the deposit of assessments and fees collected for examination expenses.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1672 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TRAVEL
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
| CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSP SERV INS GUARANTY ASSN, TX
HB 1032 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
HB 1674 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, JimSponsor: 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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Child Support | Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Science & Technology
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
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE INSURANCE CONSUMER DISCLOSURE ACT | Protection of Personal Information
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICARE | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees | Insurance--Reform | TEXAS MEDICAL REINSURANCE SYSTEM
HB 2179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to notice required upon nonrenewal of property/casualty insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 2277 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: 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
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2278 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2281 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to disclosures to life insurance policy owners.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | LIFE INSURANCE CONSUMER DISCLOSURE ACT
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
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
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INTERNET
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2503 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to insurance agent licenses issued to certain foreign corporations and partnerships.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Corporations & Associations | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2604 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to unencumbered assets held by title agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2834 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to insurer receivership.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2836 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the regulation of title insurance rates.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2838 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the regulation of title insurance rates.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3117 82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the reporting of information to claims databases by insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3154 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul
Relating to commissions paid to public insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 3161 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 3211 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to commissions paid by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3410 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3419 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to state fiscal matters related to certain regulatory agencies.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH CARE PAYMENT & DELIVERY SYSTEM REFORM COMMITTEE | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE CONNECTOR, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3590 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the cancellation of homeowners insurance policies.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Courts--District | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 276 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 322 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
SB 579 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: 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
| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 740 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Child Support | Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
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
| Courts--General | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICARE | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1054 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1213 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE INSURANCE CONSUMER DISCLOSURE ACT | LIFE SETTLEMENTS ACT | Protection of Personal Information
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
SB 1300 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
SB 1415 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 1431 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the functions of insurance holding company systems.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1433 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurer receivership.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PUBLIC NOTICE
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH CARE PAYMENT & DELIVERY SYSTEM REFORM COMMITTEE | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE CONNECTOR, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Human Services--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INTERNET
SB 1656 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the reporting of information to claims databases by insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1806 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to timely filing of a surplus lines policy; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TITLE INSURANCE DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE | TITLE INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SCR 57 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Recalling H.B. No. 2277 from the house for further consideration.
Signed by the Governor
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Resolutions--Recall | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3 82-1 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HR 218 82-1 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | TEXAS COASTAL INSURANCE PLAN ACT | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SR 113 82-1 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
HB 531 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to medical loss ratios of certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 652 81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to licensing of escrow officers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| ESCROW | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 739 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, ChenteSponsor: 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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICARE
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSP SERV INS GUARANTY ASSN, TX
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1293 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the sale and marketing of life insurance and annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1294 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: 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
| Consumer Protection | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees | Insurance--Reform
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees | Insurance--Reform | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS MEDICAL REINSURANCE SYSTEM
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 1757 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to review of certain license examinations for insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1975 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to refund of excess unearned premiums by insurance premium finance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2000 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: 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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2322 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to notice requirements before cancellation of certain insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2449 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requirements for county mutual insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
HB 2456 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to insurance agent qualifications to sell certain products or product lines.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2458 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to requiring insurers to offer conversion of group policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees | MUTUAL HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 2569 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: 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
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2652 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2690 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to eligible policyholders for group life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2752 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to independent audits of insurer financial statements and insurer internal controls.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2774 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: 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
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS SECURE & FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT
HB 2784 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to withdrawal plans for certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 3221 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to required notification before automatic premium payments may be increased.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INTERNET
HB 3471 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to certain illegal pricing practices.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3945 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3978 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to provision of surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Corporations & Associations | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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.
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4291 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to insurance charters and certificates of authority.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 4338 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to title insurance agents and title insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 4455 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to prompt payment of insurance claims.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 4462 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to third-party health insurers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Hospitals | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSP SERV INS GUARANTY ASSN, TX | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4638 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Elections--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 79 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to specialty certification for insurance agents serving certain employer groups.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
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
| ESCROW | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICARE
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Aging | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1335 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSP SERV INS GUARANTY ASSN, TX
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2136 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to provision of surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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
| Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
SB 2342 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of certain insurers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Corporations & Associations | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 472 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1005 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: 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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1047 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees
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
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
HB 1246 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain refund requirements regarding credit insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1849 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain fees for valuing life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Taxation--General
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
| CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2015 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2251 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to advertising by certain insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| ADVERTISING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INTERNET
HB 2467 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEXICO
HB 2551 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to refund of excessive or unfairly discriminatory premium; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2636 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Statutory Revision
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2761 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to requirements governing suitability in certain annuity transactions with consumers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2762 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2771 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to regulation and licensing of certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3174 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to withdrawal and restriction plans for certain insurers.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3315 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Intergovernmental Relations | Taxation--General
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 3358 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| FAIR ACCESS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (FAIR) PLAN ASSOC | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HCR 282 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 472.
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Corrective
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
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
SB 382 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain refund requirements regarding credit insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 471 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain information reporting requirements regarding workers' compensation claims.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 561 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 849 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the submission of annual reports by farm mutual insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 978 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain insurance premium surcharges.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Statutory Revision
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1253 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1525 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to advertising by certain insurers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADVERTISING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INTERNET
SB 1542 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1685 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to rules governing suitability in certain annuity transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Intergovernmental Relations | Taxation--General
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 251 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 363 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the declination of certain property and casualty insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 526 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to limits placed on coverage amounts of certain group life insurance policies or certificates.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 532 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, CharlieSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain investments by title insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 766 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to liability for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 885 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to premium reserve amounts required for title insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 888 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE MARKET CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE ACT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1201 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the appointment of certain temporary insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 1254 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the termination of agreements with certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1286 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of service contract providers and administrators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/06
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2017 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Statutory Revision
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2157 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the receivership of insurers in this state; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INSURER RECEIVERSHIP ACT
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2388 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to insurance fraud reporting requirements.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| FRAUD | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2437 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to rate regulation of certain insurers writing personal automobile insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2614 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2810 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: 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
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL, TEXAS | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2883 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSP SERV INS GUARANTY ASSN, TX
HB 2941 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to compensation of insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2947 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the compensation of insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2999 79-0 (2005)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to contracts between hospitals and preferred provider benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Hospitals | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| FRAUD | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3443 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to relief for residential property owners; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | TEXAS HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HCR 234 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Harris, Chris
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2157.
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INSURER RECEIVERSHIP ACT | Resolutions--Corrective
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
| INSURANCE MARKET CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE ACT | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 265 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to certain continuing education requirements for insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 506 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Military & Veterans
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 781 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the prosecution of certain acts that constitute the unauthorized business of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 805 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: 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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 922 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain investments by title insurance companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Statutory Revision
SB 1149 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: 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
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
SB 1214 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: 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
| County Government--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Purchasing--Local
SB 1283 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1558 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: 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.
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
SB 1591 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to accountant practice requirements for certain audits of insurer financial reports.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1592 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to special deposits required of certain insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1618 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to premium reserve amounts required for title insurers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSP SERV INS GUARANTY ASSN, TX
SB 1829 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to rate regulation of certain insurers writing personal automobile insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 99 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to premium discounts for certain residential property insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 421 78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain credit insurance policies.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
| CREDIT CARDS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Open Records
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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE REFORM & CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 683 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the cancellation of certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 747 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to procedures by insurers for handling water damage claims.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | WATER DAMAGE
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WATER DAMAGE
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 928 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 1485 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to underwriting guidelines for residential property insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | WATER DAMAGE
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1797 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to group and blanket accident and health insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1799 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to group life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
HB 1884 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a rate rollback for motor vehicle insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 2199 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2246 78-0 (2003)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to rating guidelines for medical professional liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Legislature | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--General
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2556 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the control of health insurance fraud.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| FRAUD | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2737 78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to FAIR Plan (Fair Access to Insurance Requirements) Act.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2810 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to certain life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 3390 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the prompt processing of mold or water claims.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Employees | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WATER DAMAGE
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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | WATER DAMAGE
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
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 230 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reporting charitable gifts by certain insurance companies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 339 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Malpractice--Professionals | MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION ACT
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
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE REFORM & CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TEXAS CONSUMER CHOICE OF BENEFITS HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ACT
SB 637 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to elimination of the state payment for certain national insurance database fees.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
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
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1610 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
SB 1618 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to regulation of certain life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 1621 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to unclaimed benefits under certain life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 1622 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1938 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to mortgage guaranty insurance.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 39 78-1 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the reinsurance of certain insurance business.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 12 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of certain life insurance.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities
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
| FRAUD | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1036 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to disclosure of certain information to insurance claimants.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TEXAS LIFE, ACCIDENT, & HEALTH AGENTS LICENSE ACT | TEXAS PROPERTY & CASUALTY AGENTS LICENSE ACT
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CREDIT CARDS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Open Records
HB 1408 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the refund of unearned premiums by an insurer.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1466 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: 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
| City Government--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1495 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Taxation--General
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 1703 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to regulation of nonadmitted captive insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1867 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the fair marketing of health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1891 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
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
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
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
| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2146 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to provision of certain health benefit claims information to employers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Management Relations
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Interim Studies
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
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
| FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT | Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform | RIGHT OF PRIVACY
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2830 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to unauthorized insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2893 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to certain unfair practices by motor vehicle insurers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| CREDIT REPORTS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| CREDIT REPORTS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
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
| DISCRIMINATION | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HR 1346 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 393.
Reported enrolled
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE TRUST ACT | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Hospitals | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | PUBLIC NOTICE | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 414 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TEXAS LIFE, ACCIDENT, & HEALTH AGENTS LICENSE ACT | TEXAS PROPERTY & CASUALTY AGENTS LICENSE ACT
SB 431 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 466 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 601 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: 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
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
SB 605 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to approval by the Texas Department of Insurance for certain holding company affiliations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 994 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to loss control programs for insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| COMMISSION ON PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1653 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: 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
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 1654 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Lawyers
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
SB 1690 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the taxation of insurance companies and certain insurance agents.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 643 76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| CHEMICALS, VOLATILE | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 2711 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2752 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to joint underwriting and reinsurance advisory organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RENTAL CARS
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS LIFE, ACCIDENT, & HEALTH AGENTS LICENSE ACT | TEXAS PROPERTY & CASUALTY AGENTS LICENSE ACT
HB 3016 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to health care utilization review agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 3020 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the withdrawal from operations by a health maintenance organization.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 3021 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to a health maintenance organization's complaint and appeals procedures.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 3041 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to prompt payment of insurance claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3086 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of unauthorized insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3177 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN., TEXAS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Lawyers
HB 3501 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to requirements for insurers when an insurance claim is filed.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HCR 270 76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino
Proclaiming May 10-14, 1999, as Public School Paraprofessional Week in Texas.
Received from the House
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL WEEK | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
HR 1314 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 957.
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 92 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 105 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 899 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: 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
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 956 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS LIFE, ACCIDENT, & HEALTH AGENTS LICENSE ACT | TEXAS PROPERTY & CASUALTY AGENTS LICENSE ACT
SB 957 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RENTAL CARS
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES
SR 1174 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 957.
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| EXPUNCTION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 578 75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to certain licensed nonresident insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Senate Amendments printed and distributed
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Family--Family Violence | Human Relations | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1326 75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to licensing requirements for certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1356 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to licensing of funeral prearrangement life insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| FUNERALS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1434 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to underwriting guidelines used by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1476 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1584 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to insurance company loss or claim reserves.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1709 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the deadline for payment of certain insurance claims.
House: Insurance
Considered in formal meeting
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1796 75-0 (1997)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to certain conduct in the sale of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1975 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the examination of certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1977 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to risk limitations for certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2193 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the trust fund requirement for alien surplus lines insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Human Services--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--General
HB 2221 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2792 75-0 (1997)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to subordinated indebtedness.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3007 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to reserves maintained by title insurers.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3147 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the licensing of insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3232 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to certain employees of local recording agents.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3391 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| Financial--Banks | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3563 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 206 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to licensing requirements for certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Interim Studies | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| EXPUNCTION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1111 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the investment authority of certain insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1142 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to public access to certain underwriting guidelines used by insurers.
Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1155 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to business practices in the writing of title insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1290 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1292 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the licensing of agents for the sale of credit insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1388 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to reserves maintained by title insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1447 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the conversion of mutual insurance companies to stock insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1650 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the licensing of insurance agents.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1897 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to insurance company loss or claim reserves.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Financial--Banks | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1901 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to authorized investments of insurers.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 86 74-0 (1995)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the licensing of limited liability companies as insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 202 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain insurance professionals.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 222 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the licensing of agents for health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Hospitals | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INTERSTATE INSURANCE RECEIVERSHIP COMMISSION | INTERSTATE INSURANCE RECEIVERSHIP COMPACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1422 74-0 (1995)
Author: Reyna, ElviraSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to certain fees charged by local recording agents and insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1605 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the licensing of insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1670 74-0 (1995)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the assignment of certain insurance agents' commissions.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| CATASTROPHE PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2362 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Education--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2960 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: 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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3019 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to termination and suspension of certain insurance agency contracts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1150 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to continuing education of insurance adjusters by reciprocity.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Education--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1274 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to calculation of the self-insurer maintenance tax.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Taxation--Occupation Tax
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1544 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 314 73-0 (1993)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Education--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 802 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to cancellation of certain insurance agency contracts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| CONTRACTORS | GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Purchasing--State
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 444 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: 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
| Education--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform | JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION LICENSING ACT | REINSURANCE INTERMEDIARY ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Education--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 502 72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to cancellation of certain insurance agency contracts.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably with amendment(s)
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 616 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to excluding savings and loans and credit unions from life insurance agent licensing requirements.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Financial--Credit Unions | Financial--Savings & Loans | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 617 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: 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
| Financial--Credit Unions | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 622 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cavazos, EddieSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to proof of insurance for certain lenders.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
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
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 952 72-0 (1991)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Health--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1608 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the termination of insurance agency contracts.
House: Insurance
Rules suspended
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| BUSINESS TRANSACTED WITH PRODUCER CONTROLLED INSURER ACT | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REINSURANCE INTERMEDIARY ACT
HB 2071 72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2094 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2210 72-0 (1991)
Author: Soileau, Curtis
Relating to underwriting standards of health insurers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Sales
HB 2374 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably with substitute
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2409 72-0 (1991)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the supervison, conservation, and liquidation of insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION LICENSING ACT
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2567 72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts.
House: Insurance
Vote reconsidered in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2655 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the assignment of certain fees by local recording agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 138 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to regulating cancellation of insurance agency contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 238 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the termination of insurance agency contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 324 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the assessment of certain fees by local recording agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 595 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the change of domicile of insurance companies and health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1005 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the regulation of joint underwriting associations.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with substitute
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION LICENSING ACT
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Military & Veterans
HB 68 72-1 (1991)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the supervision, conservation, and liquidation of insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Sales
HB 1519 71-0 (1989)
Author: Culberson, JohnSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to continuing education requirements for insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/89
| Education--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1594 71-0 (1989)
Author: Gavin, JohnSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the regulation of managing general agents and their activities.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/89
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1995 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: 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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales
HB 3159 71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to continuing education for certain insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Financial--Credit Unions | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform
SB 261 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to the regulation of managing general agents.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
SB 634 71-0 (1989)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to certain accounts maintained by title insurance agents.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1148 71-0 (1989)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: 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
| Agriculture | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
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
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
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
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
