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14 Document(s) [ Subject: Insurance, Texas State Board of ]

Committee:

House Insurance, 71st R.S. (1989)

Title:

Interim report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Insurance rates | Insurance, Texas State Board of | Long-term care insurance | Title insurance | Uninsured motorists | Vehicle insurance |

Library Call Number:

L1836.71 in7

Description:

[22 pages File size: 721 kb]

Charges:
1. To monitor all activities and to have budget oversight responsibilities for those agencies, boards and commissions as listed in Rule 3, Section 18.
2. To study no-fault insurance.
3. To study financial responsibility laws relative to automobile insurance.
4. To study Title Insurance regulations and industry practices.
5. To study gaps in the availability of insurance coverage for long term care for the elderly.
Committee:

Joint Insurance Regulation, Special, 71st R.S. (1989)

Title:

Interim report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Health insurance | Insurance deregulation | Insurance rates | Insurance, Texas State Board of |

Library Call Number:

L1836.71 in71

Description:

[398 pages File size: 21,370 kb]

Charges:
1. Conduct a comprehensive study of the State Board of Insurance, propose solutions to correct regulatory deficiencies at that agency, make recommendations for the statutory reorganization of insurance regulation by the State of Texas and participate in the recodification of the Texas Insurance Code. The committee's study of state insurance regulation shall include issues relating to data-reporting requirements, the role of rating organizations, and exemption from state antitrust laws.
Committee:

Joint Insurance Regulation, Special, 71st R.S. (1989)

Title:

Proclamation

Document type:

Supporting document

Library Call Number:

L1800.1 p926

Description:

[1 pages File size: 111 kb]
Committee:

House Insurance, 70th R.S. (1987)

Title:

Interim report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Business taxes | Health insurance | Health maintenance organizations | Insurance rates | Insurance, Texas State Board of | Long-term care insurance | Medically uninsured | State mandates |

Library Call Number:

L1836.70 in7

Description:

[52 pages File size: 1,307 kb]

Charges:
1. To monitor all activities and have budget oversight responsibilities for those agencies, boards, and commissions as listed in Rule 3, Section 18.
2. To study the feasibility of long term catastrophic care insurance plans including nursing home care.
3. To study existing statutes mandating health insurance coverage for certain diseases, disabilities and care provided by certain health care professionals, and evaluate the scope of all mandated benefits.
4. To study the proliferation of self insurance plans and the impact of HB 61, 70th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, on the taxation of such plans.
5. To study the equity of the current insurance premium tax system and the feasibility of alternatives. (Joint study with Ways and Means Committee).
Committee:

House Insurance, 66th R.S. (1979)

Title:

Interim Report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Consumer protection | Discrimination | Insurance industry | Insurance rates | Insurance, Texas State Board of | Life insurance | Texas Catastrophic Property Insurance Association |

Library Call Number:

L1836.66 in7

Description:

[205 pages File size: 7,070 kb]

Charges:
1. Study insurance rate-making procedures, focusing on discrimination in rating based on age, sex or physical handicap.
2. Focus on reporting by insurance companies to the State Board of Insurance of statistical information, income and loss experience.
3. Study the insurance rate-making procedures focusing on the current procedures followed and considered by the State Board of Insurance to determine if a more effective plan could be developed in Texas.
4. Study the operations and effects on statewide rates of the Texas Catastrophe Property Insurance Association.
5. Study the procedures and effectiveness of consumer complaints to the State Board of Insurance, including the methods and processes used to handle, monitor and follow up complaints from policy owners and consumers.
6. Determine whether a need exists to increase the maximum limit of the value of group term life insurance policies.
Committee:

House General Investigating, 65th R.S. (1977)

Title:

Interim Report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Insurance, Texas State Board of | Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Texas Department of | Mexia State Supported Living Center | State supported living centers |

Library Call Number:

L1836.65 in9

Description:

[40 pages File size: 1,156 kb]

Charges:
1. Conduct an investigation of complaints regarding the treatment of the residents of state schools operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, including the Mexia State School, the Richmond State School and the Corpus Christi State School. *
2. Investigate alleged improprieties in the State Board of Insurance's dealings with Nation-Wide Trust and the Great Commonwealth Life Insurance Company. *
Committee:

House Insurance, 65th R.S. (1977)

Title:

Interim Report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 | Health care | Health insurance | Health maintenance organizations | Insurance industry | Insurance, Texas State Board of | Teacher health insurance | Vehicle insurance |

Library Call Number:

L1836.65 in7

Description:

[132 pages File size: 5,870 kb]

Charges:
1. A study of the assigned risk plan with its effects on insurance rates and availability as well as other impact it may have, including research and recommendations on special rating categories.
2. A study of health insurance, to include health insurance at the state level, mandatory health insurance, minimum standards for health insurance policies, conversion of policies, standard provisions, and group insurance for public school employees.
3. Oversight responsibility of agency expenditures and related transactions. This function shall encompass a review and monitoring of all appropriations-related actions of those agencies assigned to this committee for appropriative purposes during the 65th Regular Session of the Legislature, to wit: Board of Insurance
4. A study of the current definition of Texas securities as they affect insurance companies in the state; include the drafting of such a definition to regulate investments in securities by insurance companies more effectively; and make recommendations to achieve a more equitable method of premium taxation on insurance companies doing business in the state of Texas.
5. A study of the services an insurance administrator performs, the methodology of regulating this growing profession, and the degree of necessity thereof, and a further study of the licensing and education requirements for insurance agents in general.
Committee:

House Insurance, 64th R.S. (1975)

Title:

Interim Report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Fire prevention | Insurance agents | Insurance deregulation | Insurance rates | Insurance, Texas State Board of | Property insurance | Uninsured motorists | Vehicle insurance |

Library Call Number:

L1836.64 in7

Description:

[173 pages File size: 7,009 kb]

Charges:
1. To study the viability and necessity of a use and file rating system for automobile and fire insurance, determining if the present rating system or another more open system would best serve the needs of Texas citizens.
2. The study of the proposed federal no-fault automobile insurance legislation (S.354) and its ramifications in Texas.
3. A study of mandatory liability insurance as a prerequisite to automobile operation, as 26% of Texas motorists are uninsured and involved in 68% of the accidents in Texas.
4. A study of the key rating system for fire insurance as well as the rating and territorial classifications, as the statutes have not been updated.
5. A study of the educational and licensing standards for all insurance agents.
Committee:

Senate Economic Development, 63rd R.S. (1973)

Title:

Bill summary

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Insurance, Texas State Board of | Oil industry | Ports |

Library Call Number:

L1803.9 EC74 62

Description:

[7 pages]

Charges:
1. Analyze the Plan for Development of a Texas Deep Water Terminal prepared by the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. *
2. Make a full and complete review of the operations of the liquidation division of the State Board of Insurance, giving particular attention to the divisions adequacy in conserving the assets and protecting the rights of policyholders and claimants.
Committee:

Senate Economic Development, 63rd R.S. (1973)

Title:

Draft Report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Insurance, Texas State Board of | Oil industry | Ports |

Library Call Number:

L1803.9 EC74 62

Description:

[3 pages]

Charges:
1. Analyze the Plan for Development of a Texas Deep Water Terminal prepared by the Texas Offshore Terminal Commission. *
2. Make a full and complete review of the operations of the liquidation division of the State Board of Insurance, giving particular attention to the divisions adequacy in conserving the assets and protecting the rights of policyholders and claimants.
Committee:

Senate General Investigating, 55th R.S. (1957)

Title:

Interim Report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Bribery | Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas | Insurance Commissioner | Insurance industry | Insurance, Texas Department of | Insurance, Texas State Board of | Tax administration |

Library Call Number:

L1836.55 IN8SG

Description:

[252 pages File size: 16,693 kb]

Charges:
1. The committee shall continue the inquiries heretofore begun by the committee heretofore authorized and appointed, relative to law violations and the administration of all state laws and any of the matters pertaining to or affecting the revenues of the State government, and the expenditure of taxes, fees and assessments, and to inquire into any other affairs and activities of governmental departments and institutions of whatever kind and character, as such activities in any way affect the financial or other welfare of the government and the citizens of Texas. Said committee shall make a study of any other governmental activity, and shall have authority to investigate and inquire into any such matters.
2. Summarize the facts and evidence obtained in the Committee's investigation of transactions between the Estate Life Insurance Company of Amarillo and the Physicians Life Insurance Company Receivership, represented by the State Liquidator-Receiver, State Board of Insurance; the acceptance of a "gift" from the President of Estate Life by and Insurance Department employee representing the Liquidator; and the misappropriation of Receivership property by that employee. *
3. Investigate the affairs, operation and collapse of the ICT Insurance Company. *
4. Determine the validity of allegations that the Texas Insurance Department had failed to take action on an examination report which contained evidence of irregular conduct by certain officials of the Preferred Life Insurance Company. *
5. Make a detailed inquiry into the status and operational procedures of the State Liquidator-Receiver and the Liquidation Division, State Board of Insurance. *
6. Investigate allegations that the State Comptroller of Public Accounts was losing tax revenue due to lack of enforcement of tax laws, inefficient operations, violations of statutes, and ineffective tax laws. *
Committee:

Senate General Investigating, 55th R.S. (1957)

Title:

ICT investigation exhibits.

Document type:

Supporting document

Library Call Number:

L1836.55 IN8SIE

Description:

[0 pages]
Committee:

Senate Investigating, 44th R.S. (1935)

Title:

Interim Report

Document type:

Report

Subjects:

Insurance industry | Insurance, Texas Department of | Insurance, Texas State Board of | Jurisdiction (Legal) | Life insurance | Natural gas industry | Oil industry | Property insurance | Texas State Capitol | Travis County |

Library Call Number:

L1836.44 F32/S.J. of Tex. (Supp.), 45th Leg., R.S. 1 (1937)

Description:

[38 pages File size: 2,391 kb]

Charges:
1. Continue the inquiries heretofore begun relative to the application of the fee system in Texas, and relative to the operation of the apportionment of the available school fund, and to inquire into tax delinquencies and collections and any and all other matters pertaining to or affecting the revenue of the State government and the expenditures of said taxes, fees and assessments, and to inquire into other affairs and activities of governmental departments and institutions of whatever kind and character, as such activities affect the financial or other welfare of the citizens of Texas.
Committee:

Senate Investigating, 44th R.S. (1935)

Title:

Transcript, Fee System Testimony of Mr. R.L. Wheelock Before the Senate Investigating Committee, October 19, 1936

Document type:

Supporting document

Library Call Number:

L1803.9 IN86 44T

Description:

[35 pages File size: 12,023 kb]

* This represents an abstract of the report contents. Charge text is incomplete or unavailable.

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