HB 248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to establishing a joint interim committee to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to disclosure of a beneficiary to a funeral director under a life insurance policy.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1745 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to notice to a policy owner regarding changes affecting a life insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to notice of available alternatives to the lapse or surrender of a life insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
HB 3742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of genetic information gathered from direct-to-consumer genetic tests by a long-term care benefit plan issuer or a life insurance company.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to a study by the comptroller to implement a pilot program that establishes a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 773 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notice of available alternatives to the lapse or surrender of a life insurance policy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to establishing a joint interim committee to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
HB 207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain disclosures and notices required for certain life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1864 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to a limitation on life insurance proceeds for terroristic acts.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to disclosure of a beneficiary to a funeral director under a life insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2417 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain contributions for health benefit plan coverage under the Texas Public School Retired Employees Group Benefits Act.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3522 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 3715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the approval of insurance companies to provide certain structured settlement annuity contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the Texas Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2436 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to disclosure of a beneficiary to a funeral director under a life insurance policy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the identification and handling of unclaimed life insurance and annuity contract proceeds.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1416 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to authorizing public retirement systems to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing certain pension revenue enhancement strategies.
House: Pensions
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2581 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain information or assistance provided by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the provision of certain information or assistance by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3356 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to privacy of certain structured settlement information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
HB 3448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to single premium term life insurance offered in connection with certain consumer loans.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3803 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain authorized investments for domestic life, health, and accident insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the life insurance policy proceeds of an insured defendant indicted for certain offenses under the Penal Code.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1252 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to disclosure of information regarding and conditions for payment of death benefits under certain policies, contracts, and group benefit plans; providing exemplary damages.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1285 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain information or assistance provided by life insurance agents to owners of life insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 442 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 702 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to discrimination against an individual with a criminal record by a life insurance company.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 773 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1046 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to disclosure of information regarding and conditions for payment of death benefits under certain policies, contracts, and group benefit plans; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1132 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the regulation of certain policy forms used for insuring certain large risks.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1379 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities and the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies; amending provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to reporting requirements for certain unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2586 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to contingent deferred annuity contracts.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3237 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3238 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the regulation of funding agreements, guaranteed investment contracts, and synthetic guaranteed investment contracts issued by a life insurer.
House: Insurance Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 3250 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to disclosures and transfer expenses for transfers of structured settlement payments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3723 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the regulation of secondary market transactions related to the business of life settlements; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to single premium term life insurance offered in connection with certain consumer loans.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
SB 1008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make investments in mezzanine real estate loans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1021 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to reporting requirements for certain unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1061 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of secondary market transactions related to the business of life settlements; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1107 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to contingent deferred annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1196 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the regulation of funding agreements, guaranteed investment contracts, and synthetic guaranteed investment contracts issued by a life insurer; clarifying certain provisions relating to insurer receivership.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities and the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies; amending provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 865 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to removing the single nonprofit trust requirement for certain insurance premium tax exemptions; affecting certain taxes.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 952 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1884 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1934 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to discrimination against an individual with a criminal record by a life insurance company.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2085 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2383 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to life settlement contracts for the payment of long-term care services and support and the consideration of a life insurance policy in determining eligibility for medical assistance.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2926 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2927 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1321 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the consideration of a life insurance policy in determining eligibility for medical assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1379 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the standard valuation for life insurance, accident and health insurance, and annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1386 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the nonforfeiture requirements of certain life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1458 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
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
HB 297 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to certain federal health care legislation; imposing penalties.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 504 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to partial surrender of or withdrawals from annuity contracts, life insurance policies, and endowment contracts.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 731 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the state contribution to and certain annuities under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 986 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to certain amounts payable by the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1032 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1157 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1349 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the services included in a retail price list provided by a funeral establishment.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1826 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the use of unapproved or disapproved insurance or health maintenance organization forms.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2147 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain transactions related to life insurance and related products; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2152 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the method of payment of insurance benefits.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2172 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, RaulSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility of certain children under group life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
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
HB 2278 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2532 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the interest of a governmental entity in a life insurance policy insuring the life of an employee or retired employee of the governmental entity.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3033 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to retirement under public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
HB 3338 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3495 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 276 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 381 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to partial surrender of or withdrawals from annuity contracts, life insurance policies, and endowment contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 864 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the regulation of funeral establishments, including requirements for a retail price list of services provided by such establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
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
SB 1415 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the suitability of certain annuity transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1664 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of and contributions to and benefits from the systems and programs administered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1735 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limited purpose subsidiary life insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
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
HB 969 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to certain amounts payable by the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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
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
HB 1761 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the reserve requirements for credit life and credit accident and health insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1857 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the sale of charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1859 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the maturity dates of certain annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1919 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the maturity dates of certain annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1989 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to certain amounts payable by the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2559 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of and benefits available under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to a chronic disease prevention and wellness pilot program administered by the system and the Department of State Health Services for department employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2570 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of stipulated premium insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2650 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the sale of certain annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2651 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain education requirements for insurance agents who sell annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2652 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2663 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain life insurer conduct regarding life settlement and viatical settlement contracts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2690 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to eligible policyholders for group life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2739 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain life settlement contracts; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3120 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the maximum allowable premium rate increase for small employer health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3217 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas withholding certain nonprofit association dues from the annuity payments of certain members.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4477 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to assessments, coverage, deposits, and reinsurance of the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4492 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to annuities registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 961 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the sale of certain annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 965 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to certain education requirements for insurance agents who sell annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1109 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of stipulated premium insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1168 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1404 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1493 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to certain amounts payable by and the operation of the Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1550 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of certain life settlement contracts; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2010 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas withholding certain nonprofit association dues from the annuity payments of certain members.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2024 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the maximum allowable premium rate increase for small employer health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1590 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to lapse rates in the computation of reserves for certain life insurance contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1847 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain noninsurance benefits and related services for accident, health, life, and long-term care insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
HB 2549 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for group life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2640 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the collection and use of certain information by insurers and related entities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2718 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to treatment of retrospective premiums for group life insurance issued through certain nonprofit membership associations.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
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
HB 2765 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain variable insurance contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3331 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3597 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to registration and regulation of certain discount health plans; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
SB 55 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to registration and regulation of certain discount health plans; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 374 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to reimbursement of certain group life insurance premiums paid by certain members of the Texas National Guard.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1056 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to conversion of a reciprocal or interinsurance exchange to a stock company through creation of a mutual holding company.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1680 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to eligibility of certain dependents for group life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 1685 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to rules governing suitability in certain annuity transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1820 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to treatment of premiums for group life insurance issued through voluntary employee beneficiary associations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1842 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to rules governing the replacement of existing life insurance policies and certain annuity transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 70 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expedited payment of the lump-sum death benefit for members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 128 79-0 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to limits placed on coverage amounts of certain group life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
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
HB 700 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the contents of consumer credit reports and to an insurer's use of credit scores in rating policies providing personal insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 935 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to minimum enrollment in certain group life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1134 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1150 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of certain group life insurance premiums paid by certain members of the Texas National Guard.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Considered by s/c in work session
HB 1571 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to requirements for a group life insurance policy to be issued for certain employee groups.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1746 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating the conversion of certain mutual life insurance companies to insurance holding companies and stock life insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1936 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the regulation of viatical settlement agreements and life settlement agreements; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3039 79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to certain life insurance policies insuring the life of an employee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3299 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to certain fees paid by authorized insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 88 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to minimum enrollment in certain group life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 449 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the conversion of certain mutual life insurance companies to insurance holding companies and stock life insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
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
SB 991 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the forfeiture of certain contingent beneficiaries' rights under a life insurance policy.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1323 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the regulation of viatical settlement agreements and life settlement agreements; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1564 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the repeal of the requirement for a surety bond or other proof of financial responsibility for licensure of surplus lines insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/06
SB 1770 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to Texas Life, Accident, Health, and Hospital Service Insurance Guaranty Association.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 71 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the sale of life insurance to military personnel; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 27 79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the sale of life insurance to military personnel; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 152 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to certain life insurance policies insuring the life of an employee.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 412 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the reorganization of a mutual life insurance company.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 978 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to certain life insurance policies insuring the life of an officer, stockholder, partner, or employee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1489 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a consumer assistance program for health benefit plan consumers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1525 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1561 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to nonforfeiture amounts of certain annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2807 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the maximum cumulative premiums for certain small face amount life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2809 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to required payment options for certain small face amount life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2810 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to certain life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2811 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2812 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to unclaimed benefits under certain life insurance policies; interim study.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3360 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a defined contribution health care benefits program for state employees, retired state employees, active school employees, and retired school employees that is operated through the establishment of medical savings accounts.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 3408 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3613 78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the Texas Pension Program.
House: Pensions & Investments
Meeting cancelled
SB 137 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to insurance policies insuring the life of an employee or former employee.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 202 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the reorganization of a mutual life insurance company.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
SB 431 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to health care benefit mandates and offer of coverage mandates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 681 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the standard nonforfeiture law for certain annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1610 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain small face amount life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 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
SB 1619 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to regulating premiums charged for certain life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1620 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to payment periods for certain life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1621 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to unclaimed benefits under certain life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1622 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1681 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to rate information to be filed by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 11 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to beneficiaries of certain life insurance policies.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 12 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of certain life insurance.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 6 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to certain governmental benefit plans.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 19 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to certain governmental benefit plans.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 65 78-4 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the expedited payment of the lump-sum death benefit for members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 362 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the definition of unfair competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 591 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the liability of a parent who fails to provide court-ordered health insurance for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 783 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1559 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to designation of certain caregivers as life insurance beneficiaries.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2373 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to life insurance, disability insurance, and pension benefits provided to volunteer firefighters by volunteer fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2415 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an interim study of the marketplace in the state for life insurance issued with a small face amount.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3241 77-0 (2001)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to certain insurance and fees in connection with a home loan.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
HB 3326 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the reorganization of a mutual life insurance company.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
SB 13 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and health insurance coverage based on the use of certain genetic characteristics.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 60 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and insurance coverage based on certain genetic information and to limitations on the use of that information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 178 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a statewide group insurance program for employees and retirees of certain public schools.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 273 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; providing a penalty.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 277 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the transfer, sale, or assignment of structured settlements.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 606 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to annuities or investments for certain public employees.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1598 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the reorganization of a mutual life insurance company.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1181 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gavin, John
Relating to the descriptions of certain group life insurance delivered in this state.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1799 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gavin, John
Relating to the regulation of Modified Guaranteed Annuity contracts and forms and Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance contracts and forms.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2095 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the appointment of life insurance agents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 2139 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to a former spouse as a beneficiary under a life insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
SB 615 70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the authority of life insurance companies to reinsure certain casualty risks.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 818 70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the appointment of life insurance agents.
Senate: Economic Development
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 879 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to group insurance definitions.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 1380 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to reduce employees' salaries for the purchase of annuities or investments for the employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 658 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to certain compensation for officers of life insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1628 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gavin, JohnSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the exchange, alteration, or conversion of certain insurance and annuity policies issued by a life insurance company.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1629 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gavin, John
Relating to authorizing and limiting the establishment of separate accounts by domestic and foreign insurance companies; Article 3.75, Section 3, Texas Insurance Code; declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1824 69-0 (1985)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to make deductions from employees' salaries to purchase annuities or investments for the employees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1882 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to the purchase of annuities for employees of a school district or a state-supported institution of higher education.
House: Retirement & Aging
Referred to Retirement and Aging
HB 1920 69-0 (1985)
Author: Short, Alex
Relating to certain conditions for licensing corporations as legal reserve life insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2477 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gavin, John
Amending Article 11.01 and Article 11.20, Insurance Code of Texas, relating to converting, consolidating and merging a mutual life insurance company.
House: Insurance
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 349 69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Patrick, Kae
Relating to certain compensation for officers of life insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 508 69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the purchase of mutual fund contracts through licensed securities dealers and rulemaking authority for the administration of the deferred compensation plans for public employees.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 907 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to unclaimed funds of certain life insurance companies.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 983 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to authorizing and limiting the delivery or issuance for delivery of variable contracts by domestic and foreign insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 984 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to authorizing and limiting the content of insurance and annuity policies issued by domestic and foreign life insurance companies; amending Article 3.45, Section 2, Texas Insurance Code; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Postponed in committee
SB 1324 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the definition of life insurance counselor.
Senate: Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
SB 1415 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Gavin, John
Amending Subsection (c), Section 2, Article 11.01 and Article 11.20, Insurance Code, relating to conversions, consolidations, and mergers involving a mutual life insurance company.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 390 68-0 (1983)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to contingency reserves of mutual, level premium, legal reserve life insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 732 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gavin, John
Relating to temporary licensing requirements for certain life insurance agents.
House: Insurance
Testimony Received
HB 842 68-0 (1983)
Author: Simpson, BobSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to amounts of coverage for spouses and children under certain group term life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1371 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to life insurance company separate accounts.
House: Insurance
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 1614 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the regulation of compensation paid for the sale of credit insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1808 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to issuance of certificates to corporations to act as variable annuity agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
SB 136 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Patrick, Kae
Relating to contingency reserves of mutual, level premium, legal reserve life insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 330 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Lee, Don
Relating to the limit on the amount of insurance coverage for a debtor under group life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 351 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to payment of premium requirements of certain group life insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 954 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to issuance of certificates to corporations to act as variable annuity agents.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 1131 68-0 (1983)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to life insurance company separate accounts and to contracts providing benefits in variable amounts; and providing for the extent of application of the Insurance Code to separate accounts and contracts relating to separate accounts.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 410 67-0 (1981)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to the maximum amount of life insurance coverage that can be sold to an individual under a group policy.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 825 67-0 (1981)
Author: Simpson, BobSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the temporary licensing requirements of life insurance agents and defining agents to which this Act is applicable.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
No action taken
HB 1123 67-0 (1981)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to interest rates on life insurance policy loans.
House: Financial Institutions
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1719 67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, BoSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to payroll deductions for investments for certain public employees, and to investments under the optional retirement program for faculty members of institutions of higher education.
House: Employment Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 236 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the authorized Investments for Domestic Life Insurance Companies.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken
SB 351 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to limits on insurance under certain policies of group life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 784 67-0 (1981)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Simpson, Bob
Regulating interest rates on life insurance policy loans; authorizing and setting guidelines for life insurers to utilize in providing for periodic adjustment of policy loan interest rates.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective 8/31/81
SB 807 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to standards of valuation for insurance certificates of fraternal benefit societies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 910 67-0 (1981)
Author: Travis, DeeSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to increasing the maximum allowable interest rate which may be paid by a mutual insurance company.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 913 67-0 (1981)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Simpson, Bob
Prescribing requirements for the computation of reserves for life insurance policies and annuity and pure endowment contracts, and prescribing requirements for the computation of nonforfeiture benefits and cash surrender values for life insurance policies; amending the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1026 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the temporary licensing requirements of life insurance agents.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HB 1251 66-0 (1979)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to discrimination and misrepresentation of policy terms by insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 1252 66-0 (1979)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to required disclosure in life insurance solicitation materials.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 1271 66-0 (1979)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to the licensing, the appointment and the provision for and use of certain fees and the general regulation of variable annuity agents and variable life insurance agents of companies authorized to write variable annuities and variable life insurance.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2098 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hartung, Frank
Relating to investment in insurance company stocks by life insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
SB 261 66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Removing the limit on group life insurance coverage for any one official, employee, or retiree of a county or political subdivision of this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 267 66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Simpson, Bob
To provide that domestic life insurance companies may loan any of their funds and accumulations on first liens upon real estate and setting certain limitations and conditions upon such loans; and declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 620 66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Crawford, Bo
Relating to the licensing, the appointment, and the provision for and use of certain fees and the general regulation of variable annuity agents and variable life insurance agents of companies authorized to write variable annuities and variable life insurance pursuant.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 896 66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Increasing the amount of group term life insurance coverage which may be provided to the spouse and minor children of certain insured employees.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 916 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to funding deferred compensation programs for certain public employees; including certain credit unions as institutions from which investment contracts may be purchased for funding deferred compensation programs.
House: Employment Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 688 65-0 (1977)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
To provide for the purchase of the stock of an insurance company for purposes of merger, consolidation or reinsurance agreements; and declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 838 65-0 (1977)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to certain investments of domestic life insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 1177 65-0 (1977)
Author: Davis, BobSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to groups that may be insured under certain group life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1365 65-0 (1977)
Author: Maloney, Robert
Authorizing contracts for deferred compensations for employees of political subdivisions with certain financial institutions and savings and loan associations.
House: Financial Institutions
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1504 65-0 (1977)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to consolidation of balance sheets for purposes of determining insurance compay reserves.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1850 65-0 (1977)
Author: Davis, BobSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to providing standards for the valuation of the reserve liabilities for certain policies and contracts of insurance and annuity and pure endowment contracts; providing an effective date or, in the alternative designation of effective date by insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1852 65-0 (1977)
Author: Davis, BobSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Enacting the Standard Non-forfeiture Law for Individual Deferred Annuities, prescribing requirements for the computation of non-forfeiture benefits and cash surrender values for individual deferred annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1975 65-0 (1977)
Author: Cartwright, Donald
Providing for restrictions on the type of life policies which can be written by certain local mutual aid associations and statewide mutual assessment compaines.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 2126 65-0 (1977)
Author: Cartwright, Donald
Relating to the definitions of corporate first mortgage bonds, notes and debentures, bank and bank holding company stocks, bank deposists, policy loans, real estate, insurance requirements and debt obligations of other corporations; establishing the valuation of Texas securities and or similar securities; and declaring an emergency.
House: Financial Institutions
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2183 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Jones, Gene
Relating to delivery of policies of group life insurance to members of certain nonprofit service, civic, fraternal, and community organizations and associations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
SB 77 65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Davis, Bob
To provide that a domestic life insurance company may invest its several funds and accumulations in corporate first mortgage bonds, notes and debentures, and in other bonds, bills of exchange, or other commercial notes or bills or obligations of corporations meeting standards and specifications as set out in Paragraph 10 and in debentures of public utility corporations meeting certain standards and earning a specified amount in relation to interest payable as set out in Paragraph 13; and declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
SB 193 65-0 (1977)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the exemption from inheritance taxes of community property interests in annuities and individual retirement accounts exempt from federal estate taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
90 Day Bill
SB 966 65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Prescribing requirements for the computation of nonforfeiture benefits and cash surrender values for individual deferred annuities; relating to the applicability of this Article.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably
SB 995 65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to interest charged on certain life insurance policies and annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Calendars
HB 960 64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to investment of assets of separate variable annuity accounts by life insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1632 64-0 (1975)
Author: Vaughan, Kenneth
Relating to limits on certain policies of group life insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 1806 64-0 (1975)
Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Relating to authorizing domestic life insurance companies to invest their funds and accumulations in certain obligations of corporations meeting specified requirements.
House: Insurance
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1968 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to policy provisions concerning settlement at maturity of certain life insurance policies in an amount less than appears on the face of the policy.
House: Insurance
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2006 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mattox, Jim
Relating to payment of premiums on certain life insurance policies that exceed the face value of the policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
SB 348 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Bynum, Ben
Relating to limits on insurance under certain policies of group life insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 394 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
An Act amending Paragraph 13 of Subdivision A of Part 1 of Article 3.39, Texas Insurance Code, as amended, to provide that a domestic life insurance company may invest any of its funds and accumulations in debentures of public utility corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably substituted
SB 423 64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the continuation of benefits after the death of the insured and the effect of such policy provisions on calculation of maximum amount of term insurance allowed on any one life.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 777 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Mattox, Jim
Relating to policy provisions concerning settlement at maturity of certain life insurance policies in an amount different from what appears on the face of the policy; providing for payment of minimum amounts under certain circumstances; excepting certain types of policies from application of certain provisions of this Act.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 783 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the payment of premiums on certain life insurance policies that exceed the face value of the policies.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
SB 910 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to investment of assets of separate variable annuity accounts by life insurance companies.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
SB 912 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Bynum, Ben
Relating to providing for percentage limitations on a single loan and aggregate amounts of loans that may be invested in first liens upon real estate; excepting certain liens where the Commissioner of Insurance makes certain findings.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 955 64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Finney, Dave
Authorizing stipulated premium companies possessing certain unencumbered capital and surplus requirements to issue annuity contracts under certain conditions; providing for maintenance of such requirements.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 984 64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the payment of commissions to professional corporations whose shareholders are duly licensed as life insurance agents.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably
SCR 70 64-0 (1975)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Bynum, Ben
Requesting that the governor return Senate Bill Number 348 to the senate for forwarding and engrossed bill to the house of representatives for correction and further consideration and that the bill then proceed back to the senate for further consideration; declaring null and void the action of the president of the senate and the speaker of the house in signing Senate Bill Number 348 and authorizing the two presiding officers to remove their signatures from the enrolled bill.
Signed by Governor
HB 360 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"
Relating to the requirement that life insurance policies be level term policies which are guaranteed renewable to an age of 80 without evidence of insurability.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 380 63-0 (1973)
Author: Clark, JimSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Amending the Texas Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
HB 767 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to investment of the funds and accumulations of domestic life insurance companies in bank and bank holding company stocks; and declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance
Considered in public hearing
HB 1112 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hilliard, Bill
Providing that purchasers of contracts of prepaid funeral benefits shall constitute a lawful group for issuance of group contract of decreasing term life insurance by a life insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Texas; providing that the amount of insurance relative to any particular purchaser of such contract shall at all times approximate the future unpaid balance thereof; providing that the seller shall have an insurable interest in the life of any purchase of such contract to the extent of any unpaid balance thereof; providing that the proceeds of any insurance policy on the life of a purchaser of such contract shall be applied to the reduction or elimination of any unpaid balance thereof; providing for severability; providing that all laws or parts of law which are in conflict with this Act are repealed or modified to the extent of such conflict only.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1513 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hilliard, Bill
Amending Section 4, Article 3.28 of the Insurance Code of the State of Texas, relating to the minimum standard for the valuation of all policies and contracts for life insurance; providing for severability and declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance
Considered in public hearing
SB 401 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to policies of group life insurance which may be delivered in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Signed by Governor
SB 414 63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Authorizing the extension of stated amounts of group term life insurance on the lives of the spouses and the children, under 21 years of age, of insureds under any policy of group term life insurance now authorized by law for delivery in the State of Texas; providing for the conversion of such extended insurance; providing a severability clause.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Insurance
SB 419 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to investment of the funds and accumulations of domestic life insurance companies in bank and bank holding company stocks.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
SB 654 63-0 (1973)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Hilliard, Bill
Providing that purchasers of contracts for prepaid funeral benefits shall constitute a lawful group for the issuance of a group contract of decreasing term life insurance by a life insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Texas; providing that the amount to insurance relative to any particular purchaser of such contract shall at all times approximate the future unpaid balance thereof; providing that the seller shall have an insurable interest in the life of any purchaser of such contract to the extent of any unpaid balance thereof; providing that the proceeds of any insurance policy received by the seller on the life of a purchaser of such contract shall be applied to the reduction of elimination of any unpaid balance thereof; excepting from coverage of this Act contracts covered in Section 1a of said Article; providing for severability; providing that all laws or parts of law which are in conflict with this Act are repealed or modified to the extent of such conflict only.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 665 63-0 (1973)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the maximum amount of term life insurance which may be provided under certain plans of group insurance.
Senate: Economic Development
Committee hearing date
SB 872 63-0 (1973)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Bynum, Ben
Relating to the authority of public employees to enter into a deferred compensation plan and authorizing the purchase of insurance and annuity contracts and mutual fund contracts; and declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 461 62-0 (1971)
Author: Pickens, AceSponsor: Wallace, Jim
Relating to declaring bonds of certain international financial institutions existing under laws of the United States and in which the United States is a member to be authorized investments for certain public and private agencies and institutions.
HB 599 62-0 (1971)
Author: Salem, Joe
Relating to policies of term life insurance in which the designated beneficiary is directly or indirectly engaged in the business of burying the dead.
HB 652 62-0 (1971)
Author: Davis, HaroldSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardtion and the state schools, state hospitals, and other facilities and institutions under its jurisdiction, the Texas State Department of Health and facilities and institutions under its jurisdiction, the Texas Youth Council and facilities and institutions under its jurisdiction, and other state and political subdivisions, centers, and hospitals to purchase annuities for their employees.
HB 796 62-0 (1971)
Author: Lemmon, RaySponsor: Wallace, Jim
Relating to the standard provisions required in policies of group life insurance.
HB 823 62-0 (1971)
Author: Pickens, AceSponsor: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to amending Chapter 3 of the Insurance code, relating to investments by domestic life insurance companies.
HB 990 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"
Relating to obtaining a license to sell life insurance.
HB 1071 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"
Relating to prohibiting certain communication concerning the nature of certain reserves or cash surrender values of life insurance policies.
HB 1072 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"
Relating to the inclusion of certain information on the face of life insurance policies.
HB 1073 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"
Relating to the use of the term "dividend" in the policies of certain insurers.
HB 1289 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nabers, LynnSponsor: Watson, Murray
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code of 1951, authorizing and empowering local mutual aid associations and statewide mutual assessment companies processing certain funds above liabilities to issue policies of life insurance as authorized and permitted by Chapter Three of such Insurance Code, under certain limited conditions.
HB 1301 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas, authorizing the issuance of life insurance policies or annuity contracts in fixed or variable amounts or both; setting an effective date.
HB 1450 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to the amount of life insurance which may be issued to a creditor to insure debtors of the creditor on certain group life insurance policies.
HB 1714 62-0 (1971)
Sponsor: Beckworth, Lindley
Relating to the authorization for life insurance companies to make student loans guaranteed by the federal government.
SB 370 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the State schools, State hospitals, and other facilities and institutions under its jurisdiction, the Texas State Department of Health and facilities and institutions under its jurisdiction, the Texas Youth Council and facilities and institutions under its jurisdiction, and other State and political subdivisions, centers, and hospitals to purchase annuities for their employees.
SB 666 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Jungmichel, Charles
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas, authorizing the issuance of life insurance policies or annuity contracts payable in fixed or variable amounts or both.
SB 975 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, JackSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the reductions in the salaries of certain public school employees for the purpose of effectuating annuity purchase agreements.
SCR 103 62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, Murray
Providing for the creation of an Interim Committee to study possible legislation for the prevention of life insurance company insolvencies.
HB 99 61-0 (1969)
Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code to extend coverage of group term life insurance to the spouse and minor children of an employee of the U. S. government.
HB 377 61-0 (1969)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles H.
Relating to a change in the licensing of a life insurance counselor; prohibiting advertising.
HB 908 61-0 (1969)
Author: Davis, Cletus A. "Cowboy" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code authorizing the extension of stated amounts of group term life insurance on the lives of the spouses and the children, under 21 years of age, of insureds under any policy of group term life insurance, other than credit life insurance, now authorized by law for delivery in the State of Texas.
HB 1128 61-0 (1969)
Author: Jungmichel, Charles H.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas relating to the filing of policy forms of group life insurance with the Board of Insurance Commissioners of the State of Texas, the standard provisions required in policies of group life insurance and exceptions, and providing for the absolute or collateral assignment of rights and benefits conferred on any person insured under a group life insurance policy.
HB 1202 61-0 (1969)
Author: Ratcliff, Joseph Neil "Joe"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to provide that a domestic life insurance company may invest any of its funds and accumulations in first mortgage bonds or first lien notes of any solvent corporation which has not been in existence for five (5) consecutive years but whose bonds or notes are secured by leases or other contracts which provide for casualty insurance of such property executed by a corporation which has not defaulted in the payment of any debt within five (5) years next preceding such investment, etc.
SB 81 61-0 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to extending coverage of group term life insurance to the spouse and minor children of an employee of the U.S. government.
SB 146 61-0 (1969)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code, authorizing life insurance companies to invest any funds and accumulations in remainder or life income interests in express testamentary trusts.
SB 342 61-0 (1969)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending Insurance Code to give Commissioner more powers in cancelling, suspending or revoking temporary appointment of life insurance company in regard to life insurance agents.
SB 574 61-0 (1969)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code relating to the eligibility of certain groups or associations of public employees to be policyholders under group life insurance contracts; authorizing the payment of premiums in whole or in part from funds contributed by the employer or by the insured under any such policy; requiring that a certain percentage of persons eligible to be insured under a proposed policy elect to be so insured; etc.
SB 597 61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code to authorize the extension of stated amounts of group term life insurance on the lives of the spouses and the children, under 21 years of age, of insureds under any policy of group term life insurance, other than credit life insurance, now authorized by law for delivery in the State of Texas; providing for the conversion of such extended insurance.
SB 37 61-1 (1969)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code relating to a change in the licensing of a life insurance counselor; prohibiting advertising and circulation of certain materials; prohibiting Dual Compensation.
SB 12 61-2 (1969)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code relative to a change in the licensing of a life insurance counselor; prohibiting advertising; prohibiting Dual Compensation.
HB 328 60-0 (1967)
Author: Crews, David William
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas so as to authorize the issuance of variable annuity contracts; to provide that such act is cumulative and severable.
HB 332 60-0 (1967)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to allowing savings and loan associations to issue industrial life insurance policies.
HB 422 60-0 (1967)
Author: Pendleton, Randall George "Randy"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to provide that any domestic life insurance company may invest any of its funds in income producing real estate and may hold, improve, develop, maintain, manage, lease, sell or convey such property subject to specified terms, limitations, and restrictions.
HB 614 60-0 (1967)
Author: Holmes, Jr., Thomas H. "Tom"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas to allow the maximum amount of insurance on any employee to equal 200 percent of the annual compensation of that employee or $50,000, whichever is lesser.
HB 779 60-0 (1967)
Author: Tarbox, Elmer
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code concerning the designation of trustee to receive proceeds of life insurance policies; providing an effective date.
HB 870 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hand, Donald J. "Don"
Relating to amending the Texas Probate code so as to include fraternal benefit societies within the definition of life insurance company.
HB 901 60-0 (1967)
Author: Longoria, Raul | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code relating to the designation of trustee to receive proceeds of life insurance policies; providing for an effective date.
HB 1101 60-0 (1967)
Author: Salter, Robert F. "Bob"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to defenses to the reporting or delivery of certain unclaimed funds.
HB 1115 60-0 (1967)
Author: Garwood, Jr., Roy Harper
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to enable mergers and consolidations of mutual life insurance companies.
HB 1339 60-0 (1967)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code relative to the consequences of misstating age in applying for life insurance from a mutual assessment company.
HCR 169 60-0 (1967)
Author: Jones, Grant
Instructing the Enrolling Clerk of the Senate to make corrections in S. B. No. 174.
SB 137 60-0 (1967)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code to recognize certain bonds of the State of Israel as authorized investments for Texas life insurance companies.
SB 174 60-0 (1967)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing that any domestic life insurance company may invest any of its funds in improved income producing real estate and may hold, improve, maintain, manage, lease, sell or convey such property subject to specified terms limitations, and restrictions.
SB 199 60-0 (1967)
Author: Connally, Wayne W.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas so as to enable mergers and consolidations of mutual life insurance companies; enabling and prescribing certain conditions to total reinsurance agreements between domestic mutual life insurance companies and any other life insurance companies.
SB 201 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas to authorize the issuance of contracts of insurance on a variable annuity basis subject to rules and regulations of the State Board of Insurance.
SB 391 60-0 (1967)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code so as to allow legal reserve life insurance companies to purchase issued and outstanding shares of capital stock in their own companies for purpose of cancellation and reduction of capital stock.
SB 424 60-0 (1967)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code so as to limit the increase of rates on life insurance policies.
SB 486 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to permitting investment of life insurance company funds, the permanent university fund, the permanent school fund, and the funds of the teachers' retirement system, the employees' retirement system, and the municipal retirement system in bonds issued, assumed, or guaranteed by the Inter-American Development Bank.
HB 238 59-0 (1965)
Author: Satterwhite, William Thomas "Bill"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code as pertaining to group life insurance.
HB 483 59-0 (1965)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing thereby for the establishment and allocation of funds by life insurance companies to one or more separate accounts.
HB 499 59-0 (1965)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing that the first annual meeting of all of the policyholders of each mutual life insurance company insuring the lives of individuals on the mutual level premium, legal reserve plan, be changed.
HB 551 59-0 (1965)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim"
Relating to amending the Texas Uniform Gifts to Minors Act to provide for the donation of life or endowment insurance policies and annuity contracts to a custodian for the benefit of a minor, under the Texas Uniform Gifts to Minors Act.
HB 589 59-0 (1965)
Author: Moyer, J. Hudson
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to authorize investment by a life insurance company in certain securities.
HB 617 59-0 (1965)
Author: Gibbens, Wayne B.
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code by authorizing the creation of joint stock and mutual life insurance companies.
HB 708 59-0 (1965)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing that nothing in such code shall prohibit a life insurance company from guaranteeing to the Trustees of a qualified pension or profit-sharing plan to issue individual life insurance policies on other than the term plan upon the lives of participants in the plan without evidence of insurability.
HB 912 59-0 (1965)
Author: Wade, James Kuykendall "Jim" | et. al.
Relating to regulating life insurance companies organized under the laws of the State of Texas in the transaction of business in a state in which said company is not licensed to transact business.
HB 962 59-0 (1965)
Author: Gibbens, Wayne B.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by levying an annual fee upon insurers writing credit life insurance or credit accident and health insurance or both credit life insurance and credit accident and health insurance, as defined in the Insurance Code.
HCR 145 59-0 (1965)
Author: Gibbens, Wayne B.
Suspending the Joint Rules to consider S. B. No. 519.
SB 114 59-0 (1965)
Author: Calhoun, Jr., C. Galloway
Relating to amending the Texas Uniform Gifts to Minors Act by providing for the donation of life or endowment insurance policies and annuity contracts to a custodian for the benefit of a minor, under the Texas Uniform Gifts to Minors Act; making the acquisition of life or endowment insurance policies and annuity contracts an authorized investment of custodial property under this Act.
SB 202 59-0 (1965)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing that the first annual meeting of all of the policyholders of each mutual life insurance company insuring the lives of individuals on the mutual level premium, legal reserve plan, be changed from the second Tuesday in March after it shall have received a certificate of authority to transact the business of life insurance and annually thereafter, to the fourth Tuesday in April after it shall have received a certificate of authority to transact the business of life insurance, and annually thereafter, or to such other day prior to April 30 of each year after the first year as the bylaws of the company may prescribe.
SB 266 59-0 (1965)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code, relating to authorized investments by a life insurance company in certain securities.
SB 277 59-0 (1965)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas by providing for the establishment and allocation of funds by life insurance companies to one or more separate accounts.
SB 301 59-0 (1965)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to adding to the Insurance Code a new Article providing that nothing in such Code shall prohibit a life insurance company from guaranteeing to issue individual life insurance policies on other than the term plan without evidence of insurability, and defining "qualified pension or profit-sharing plan".
SB 448 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing that the premium charged on all policies reinsured shall be at least equal to the renewal net premium calculated in accordance with the reserve standards adopted by the reinsurance agreement, and based upon the insureds age at issue, except that on any family group policy the gross premium may be less than the renewal net premium under certain conditions, and requiring a permissive deficiency premium reserve.
SB 455 59-0 (1965)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to regulating life insurance companies organized under the laws of the State of Texas in the transaction of business in a state in which said company is not licensed to transact business.
SB 519 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas to authorize the issuance of contracts of insurance on a variable annuity basis subject to rules and regulations of the State Board of Insurance.
HB 400 58-0 (1963)
Author: Allen, John
Relating to the rights of beneficiaries of pension, retirement, death benefit, stock bonus and profit-sharing plans, systems or trusts, and of beneficiaries of annuities and supplemental insurance contracts.
HB 425 58-0 (1963)
Author: Whatley, Willis James | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by clarifying when life insurance policies shall be incontestable.
HB 426 58-0 (1963)
Author: Whatley, Willis James | et. al.
Relating to repealing a portion of the Insurance Code that prescribes certain requirements for family group life insurance policies.
HB 427 58-0 (1963)
Author: Whatley, Willis James | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of the State of Texas to provide for the valuation of certain guarantees in life insurance policies and coupons issued on or after the operative date of Article 3.44a; to enact the Standard Valuation Law prescribing requirements for the valuation of the reserve liabilities for life insurance policies and annuity and pure endowment contracts; to provide for non-forfeiture benefits and cash surrender values of life insurance policies issued on or after the operative date of Article 3.44a; to enact the Standard Non-forfeiture Law prescribing requirements for the computation of non-forfeiture benefits and cash surrender values for life insurance policies; to limit the application of Article 3.46 to policies and contracts issued prior to the operative date of Article 3.44a; to amend relative to group life insurance policies; to provide for non-forfeiture benefits and cash surrender values of industrial life insurance policies issued on or after the operative date of Article 3.44a; to make the provisions hereof applicable to domestic mutual life insurance companies.
HB 603 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to redefine the term "net assets" by including certain equipment and labor-saving machines and devices as part of the "net assets" of a life insurance company.
HB 654 58-0 (1963)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code, so as to permit the use after December 31, 1959, of the Commissioner's 1958 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table and the Commissioner's 1960 Standard Group Mortality Table or such other Commissioner's Standard Mortality Table as shall be adopted by the Company with the approval of the State Board of Insurance; amending to permit the use after December 31, 1963, of the Commissioner's 1961 Standard Industrial Mortality Table.
HB 687 58-0 (1963)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to providing that renewal coverage of terminated insurance shall be subject to evidence of insurability; and providing that the total insured indebtedness shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000).
HB 789 58-0 (1963)
Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by adding a new Article which shall be known as the "Unclaimed Funds Statute for Life Insurance Companies", relating to escheat and unclaimed funds; fixing an effective date; providing for penalties.
HB 863 58-0 (1963)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to providing for the payment of stockholder dividends from earned surplus of the company as defined in, and in the manner authorized or provided by the Texas Business Corporation Act.
HB 919 58-0 (1963)
Author: Satterwhite, William Thomas "Bill"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code pertaining to group life insurance; setting a maximum for a debtor with seasonal income for general agricultural or horticultural purposes.
SB 215 58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of the State of Texas to provide for the valuation of certain guarantees in life insurance policies and coupons; enacting the Standard Valuation and Non-Forfeiture Laws.
SB 233 58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas to clarify when life insurance policies shall be incontestable.
SB 250 58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas by eliminating the requirement that the name and age of each insured, the beneficiary, and a designation of all provisions reducing or limiting payments be included on the face of the policy.
SB 329 58-0 (1963)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to providing that renewal coverage of terminated insurance shall be subject to evidence of insurability; and to provide that the total insured indebtedness shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000).
SB 337 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to adding a new Article to the Insurance Code relating to escheat and unclaimed funds, providing that said Article shall be known as the "Unclaimed Funds Statute for Life Insurance Companies"; fixing an effective date; providing for penalties.
SB 398 58-0 (1963)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code so as to exclude certain agents for Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies from the requirements and operation of such Act.
SB 417 58-0 (1963)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas to redefine the term "net assets" by including certain equipment, furniture, and labor-saving machines and devices as part of the "net assets" of a life insurance company.
SB 518 58-0 (1963)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code pertaining to group life insurance; allowing insurance of the amount of indebtedness of a borrower up to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000); allowing insurance of the face amount of a loan made to a borrower with seasonal agricultural or horticultural income, up to Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000).
HB 218 57-0 (1961)
Author: Ratcliff, Joseph Neil "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code permitting any independent school district situated in a county having a population of over 150,000 to pay premiums for group life insurance from its funds for its employees.
HB 316 57-0 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act permitting the issuance of group life insurance policies covering members of credit unions.
HB 374 57-0 (1961)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to repealing inconsistent provisions of Article 3.39 and Article 3.34 of the Insurance Code, relating to the authorized investments of life insurance companies.
HB 382 57-0 (1961)
Author: Jones, Obie
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Texas Insurance Code providing for group life insurance policies for associations of employees of the United States Government or any subdivision thereof.
HB 489 57-0 (1961)
Author: Lewis, Ben H.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to deposits of securities or lawful money of the United States or conveyance of real estate in trust in an amount equal to the legal reserve of all of the outstanding policies in force of any life insurance company; relating to the effect and value of deposits and amount of legal reserve; relating to fees for making deposits.
HB 539 57-0 (1961)
Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Insurance Code Act relating to classes of group life insurance policies that may be delivered in this State.
HB 784 57-0 (1961)
Author: Garrison, Donald E. "Don"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas relating to approval by the State Board of Insurance of charges for life, term and endowment insurance delivered, issued or used in Texas.
HB 1058 57-0 (1961)
Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony"
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to providing for inclusion in the definition of "security" life insurance contracts.
SB 50 57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending a the Insurance Code to permit any independent school district situated in a county having a population of over hundred fifty thousand (150,000) to pay premiums for group life insurance wholly or partly from its funds for its employees.
SB 111 57-0 (1961)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code to provide for group life insurance policies for associations of employees of the United States Government or any subdivision thereof.
SB 128 57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas by redefining the term "net assets" and providing for certain data processing systems to be considered as admitted assets of a life insurance company.
SB 129 57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to deposits of securities or lawful money of the United States or conveyance of real estate in trust in an amount equal to the legal reserve of all of the outstanding policies in force of any life insurance company; relating to the effect and value of deposits and amount of legal reserve; repealing an Article relating to fees for making deposits.
SB 130 57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to the authorized investments of life insurance companies.
SB 212 57-0 (1961)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to classes of group life insurance policies that may be delivered in this state, by adding thereto a provision for an additional class of policies for the benefit of certain employers and employees.
SB 284 57-0 (1961)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to restrict certain activities of insurance companies.
SB 418 57-0 (1961)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code pertaining to the description and requirements of certain group life insurance policies.
HB 64 57-3 (1962)
Author: Gibbens, Wayne B. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Boards of Education of Public Schools of Texas and the Governing Boards of State supported institutions of higher education to purchase annuities for their employees.
SB 17 57-3 (1962)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Boards of Education of Public Schools of Texas and the Governing Boards of state-supported institutions of higher education to purchase annuities for their employees.
SB 35 57-3 (1962)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending a certain Statute and the Insurance Code to authorize the Veterans' Land Board of the State of Texas to enter into a master contract of agreement with one or more life insurance companies to provide group life insurance coverage cancelling upon death the indebtedness due the Board of persons purchasing land under the Veterans' Land Program.
SB 74 57-3 (1962)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by adding a new Article relating to escheat and unclaimed funds, providing that said Article shall be known as the "Unclaimed Funds Statute for Life Insurance Companies"; fixing an effective date; providing for penalties.
HB 44 56-0 (1959)
Author: Huffman, Reagan Russell
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to regulate the investment of the funds of Life Insurance Companies in Building and Loan and Savings and Loan Associations.
HB 316 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that married women shall have the control, management and disposition of their contracts of life insurance or annuity, subject to nullification of the provisions of this Act by the husband by notice to the insurance company.
HB 391 56-0 (1959)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to regulate the investment of the funds of life insurance companies.
HB 468 56-0 (1959)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A.
Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code relative to investments by guardians in insurance and annuity contracts.
HB 506 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas to provide that minors not less than fourteen (14) years of age and without guardians of their estates may contract for and otherwise acquire policies of life, term or endowment insurance, or annuity contracts, and exercises all rights and powers and give valid acquittance thereunder notwithstanding their minority and as though of full legal age.
HB 510 56-0 (1959)
Author: Vallance, Sr., R. L. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relative to classes of group life insurance policies that may be delivered in this state, by adding thereto a provision for an additional class of policies issuable to certain associations.
HB 677 56-0 (1959)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code, relative to investments for domestic life insurance companies.
HB 784 56-0 (1959)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code so as to regulate the investments of the funds of life insurance companies.
HB 811 56-0 (1959)
Author: Lewis, Ben H.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relative to deposits of securities or lawful money of the United States or conveyance of real estate in trust in an amount equal to the legal reserve of all of the outstanding policies in force of any life insurance company.
HB 913 56-0 (1959)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relative to classes of group life insurance policies that may be delivered in this State, by adding thereto a provision for an additional class of policies issuable to banks, credit unions, and other institutions authorized by law to accept deposits of money.
HB 994 56-0 (1959)
Author: Jones, George Jerome | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by defining the word "Member".
SB 109 56-0 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain acts by providing that the limitations thereof as to amounts of insurance on any employee shall not apply to amounts of insurance issued on other than the term plan in connection with a pension plan which amounts do not exceed the amounts required at normal retirement date to provide the pension specified by the plan.
SB 188 56-0 (1959)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to classes of group life insurance policies that may be delivered in this state, by adding thereto a provision for an additional class of policies issuable to certain associates.
SB 189 56-0 (1959)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Probate Code relating to investments by guardians in insurance and annuity contracts.
SB 190 56-0 (1959)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to provide that minors not less than ten years of age and without guardians of their estates may contract for and otherwise acquire policies of life, term or endowment insurance, or annuity contracts, and exercise all rights and powers and give valid acquittance thereunder notwithstanding their minority and as though of full legal age.
SB 319 56-0 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain acts pertaining to group life insurance to allow the insurance of the amount of indebtedness of a borrower or the face amount of a loan or loan commitment made to a debtor with seasonal income for general agricultural or horticultural purposes.
SB 377 56-0 (1959)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.
Relating to amending Insurance Code relative to investments of funds of life insurance companies.
HB 459 55-0 (1957)
Author: Ferrell, Ben
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to classes of group life insurance policies that may be delivered in this state, by providing for an additional class of policy issuable to certain associations.
HB 478 55-0 (1957)
Author: Sutton, Jr., Robert Keltner
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to regulate the investment of the funds of life insurance companies.
HB 482 55-0 (1957)
Author: Sutton, Jr., Robert Keltner
Relating to amending certain Acts to permit the issuance of group life insurance covering not less than ten (10) employees under a master policy issued to an employer or to the trustees of a fund established by an employer.
HB 483 55-0 (1957)
Author: Sutton, Jr., Robert Keltner
Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code relating to investments of guardians in insurance and annuity contracts.
HB 484 55-0 (1957)
Author: Sutton, Jr., Robert Keltner
Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide that married women shall have the control, management and disposition of their contracts of life insurance or annuity, subject to nullification of the provisions of this act by the husband by notice to the insurance company.
HB 555 55-0 (1957)
Author: Sutton, Jr., Robert Keltner
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to provide that minors not less than ten years of age and without guardians of their estates may contract for and otherwise acquire policies of life, term or endowment insurance, or annuity contracts, and exercise all rights and powers and give valid acquittance thereunder notwithstanding their minority and as though of full legal age.
HB 900 55-0 (1957)
Author: Sutton, Jr., Robert Keltner
Relating to amending certain Statutes; restating the meaning of "property"; includes real and personal property, and life insurance policies and the effect thereof.
SB 142 55-0 (1957)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to regulate the investment of the funds of life insurance companies.
SB 242 55-0 (1957)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis
Relating to amending certain statutes to provide that married women shall have the control, management and disposition of their contracts of life insurance or annuity, subject to nullification of the provisions of this Act by the husband by notice to the insurance company.
SB 262 55-0 (1957)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to requiring every life insurance company chartered by this State to annually make and mail statement of its financial condition to each of its stockholders.
SB 272 55-0 (1957)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Texas Probate Code relating to investments by guardians in insurance and annuity contracts.
SB 273 55-0 (1957)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas to provide that minors not less than ten years of age and without guardians of their estates may contract for and otherwise acquire policies of life, term or endowment insurance, or annuity contracts, and exercise all rights and powers and give valid acquittance thereunder notwithstanding their minority and as though of full legal age.
SB 274 55-0 (1957)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain Acts to permit the issuance of group life insurance covering not less than ten employees under a master policy issued to an employer or to the trustees of a fund established by an employer.
SB 383 55-0 (1957)
Author: Wood, Bill D.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to classes of group life insurance policies that may be delivered in this state by adding a class of policy issuable to certain associations.
HB 32 55-1 (1957)
Author: Huffman, Reagan Russell
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to regulate the investment of the funds of life insurance companies in building and loan and savings and loan associations.
HB 29 55-2 (1957)
Author: Huffman, Reagan Russell
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to regulate the investment of the Funds of Life Insurance Companies in Building and Loan and Savings and Loan Associations.
HB 40 54-0 (1955)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley
Relating to defining and regulating the business of representing the Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies as agent; to provide for the licensing of agents for such insurers; to provide minimum standards and qualifications as conditions precedent to issuance of licenses; to provide penalties for violations of this Act.
HB 68 54-0 (1955)
Author: Latimer, Roy Truett
Relating to defining and regulating the activities of a "Life Insurance Counselor"; providing exceptions; to provide that contracts between a Life Insurance Counselor and any person, firm or corporation shall be in writing for enforceability; to provide a penalty for violation of the Act.
HB 123 54-0 (1955)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to amending certain Statutes to increase the maximum amount of group life insurance which may be written on an employee.
HB 213 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Insurance Code relating to mutual legal reserve companies having a surplus equal to the capital and surplus requirements of a capital stock company.
HB 253 54-0 (1955)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to amending Statutes relating to group life insurance policies.
HB 436 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bell, Marshall O.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code as relating to the contingency reserve and surplus of mutual legal reserve life insurance companies, and providing that such mutual legal reserve life insurance companies may designate their contingency reserves as surplus in all financial statements and reports.
HB 704 54-0 (1955)
Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relating to the certificate of authority and surplus required of legal reserve mutual life companies; providing a severability clause.
HB 737 54-0 (1955)
Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer
Relating to providing for the formation of corporations for the purpose of issuing a variable annuity contracts of insurance; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict.
HB 762 54-0 (1955)
Author: Strickland, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to amending certain Acts pertaining to group life insurance, to allow the insurance of the face amount of a loan or loan commitment made to a debtor with seasonal income for general agricultural or horticultural purposes; providing for the payment of such insurance.
HB 813 54-0 (1955)
Author: Talasek, Reuben Daniel "Rip"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing that the Board of Insurance Commissioners prescribe minimum rates for future individual life insurance policies issued by mutual assessment companies and associations after first giving to all mutual assessment companies or associations notice thereof and holding a hearing theron; providing for appeal of any such rate prescribed; not otherwise amending such present law.
SB 10 54-0 (1955)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to private corporations amending charter relative to shares of stock with certain exceptions.
SB 122 54-0 (1955)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by designating the purpose for which and the manner in which life insurance companies may secure, hold and convey real property; adding thereto subdivision 5 authorizing certain life insurance companies with the prior approval of the Board of Insurance commissioners, and subject to certain other limitations, to purchase or lease lands and to erect thereon improvements for the production of income; designating such properties located within this State as "Texas Securities".
SB 180 54-0 (1955)
Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relative to the contingency reserve and surplus of Mutual Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies, and providing that such Mutual Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies may designate their contingency reserves as surplus in all financial statements and reports.
SB 181 54-0 (1955)
Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relative to Mutual Legal Reserve Companies having a surplus equal to the capital and surplus requirements of a capital stock company.
SB 332 54-0 (1955)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to providing for the formation of corporations for the purpose of issuing variable annuity contracts of insurance; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict.
SB 369 54-0 (1955)
Author: Rogers, Johnnie B.
Relating to amending certain Acts pertaining to group life insurance, to allow the insurance of the face amount of a loan or loan commitment made to a debtor with seasonal income for general agricultural or horticultural purposes; providing for the payment of such insurance.
HB 219 53-0 (1953)
Author: Zivley, Lamar A.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code, creating a Mutual Assessment Company Rate Board.
HB 226 53-0 (1953)
Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code so that hereafter said Article shall require that every policy of life insurance and every annuity contract issued or delivered in this State shall distinctly state the amount of benefits payable, the manner of payment and the consideration therefor.
HB 233 53-0 (1953)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce | et. al.
Relating to providing that designated beneficiaries or owners shall have an insurable interest in the life of the person who makes such designation in an application for life insurance on his life.
HB 364 53-0 (1953)
Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Act so as to include a policy issued to an incorporated city, town, or village, providing that the governing bodies of cities, towns and villages may pay premiums on such policies upon the adoption of a uniform plan.
HB 514 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bates, Garth C.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by exempting life insurance companies, not engaged in the business of writing life insurance in this State but engaged in the business of loaning its funds in this State, from the requirements of payment of gross premiums taxes required under the Insurance Code.
HB 524 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relative to fees and making deposits, fees of Board of Insurance Commissioners and annual license.
HB 582 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code relative to fees for making deposit.
HB 663 53-0 (1953)
Author: Brooks, Phil
Relating to authorizing members of the armed forces of the United States or of the Armed Force Reserve of the United States, or of any branch or component part of such armed forces or Armed Force Reserve, or the United States Maritime Service or the United States Merchant Marines who are at least eighteen (18) years of age to execute contracts of life insurance; removing minors disabilities for such persons for the purpose of entering into contracts.
SB 16 53-0 (1953)
Author: Rogers, Johnnie B. | et. al.
Relating to providing that designated beneficiaries or owners shall have an insurable interest in the life of a person who makes such designation in an application for life insurance on his life.
SB 18 53-0 (1953)
Author: Wagonseller, Wayne Warren
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to require that every policy of life insurance and every annuity contract issued or delivered in this State shall distinctly state the amount of benefits payable, the manner of payment and the consideration therefor.
SB 225 53-0 (1953)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to authorizing members of the armed forces of the United States or of the Armed Force Reserve of the United States, or of any branch or component part of such armed forces or Armed Force Reserve, or the United States Merchant Marines who are at least eighteen (18) years of age to execute contracts of life insurance; removing minors disabilities for such persons for the purpose of entering into contracts.
HB 81 53-1 (1954)
Author: Sayers, Scott Philen
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to provide that the stock of insurance companies shall be divided into shares of certain amounts.
HB 38 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to Contingency Reserves of Mutual, Level Premium, Legal Reserve Life Insurance Companies, giving to the Board of Insurance Commissioners authority to issue appropriate orders under this Act; providing for the investment of all other contingency reserves and the payment of dividends to policy holders.
HB 173 52-0 (1951)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to providing that a person may name beneficiaries or assignees of his choice with respect to existing and future policies of life insurance on his life, which designated beneficiaries or assignees shall have an insurable interest in the life of such insured; providing certain exceptions; providing that if the insured joins in the application, employers shall have an insurable interest in the life of their employees, that employees shall have an insurable interest in the life of their employers, and that stockholders of a close corporation shall have an insurable interest in the life of other stockholders; providing that the provisions are cumulative of existing laws; and providing invalidity hereof.
SB 41 52-0 (1951)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to amending certain articles relating to contingency reserves of mutual, level premium, legal reserve life insurance companies; giving to the Board of Insurance Commissioners authority to issue appropriate orders under this Act.
SB 58 52-0 (1951)
Author: Carter, Joseph Daniel "Joe"
Relating to providing that a person may name beneficiaries or assignees of his choice with respect to existing and future policies of life insurance on his life, which designated beneficiaries or assignees shall have an insurable interest in the life of such insured; providing certain exceptions.
SB 281 52-0 (1951)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to amending certain acts to define certain words; providing for approval of bonds by the Attorney General and registration by the Comptroller of Public Accounts; making bonds eligible for purchase by certain Insurance Companies.
SB 296 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to authorize life insurance companies organized under the laws of this State to invest in bonds or notes of any educational or religious corporation where provision has been made for the payment of a sufficient amount of the first weekly or monthly revenues thereof to an interest and sinking fund account in a bank or trust company as an independent paying agent.
HB 99 51-0 (1949)
Author: Carter, Joseph Daniel "Joe"
Relating to providing that any person of legal age may insure his own life in a life insurance company and designate any beneficiary or beneficiaries of his choice, and may change beneficiaries in existing policies in like manner, and providing that such named beneficiaries shall have an insurable interest in the life of such insured; providing that employers shall have an insurable interest in the life of their employees, that employees shall have an insurable interest in the life of their employers, and that stockholders of the corporation; providing that such persons and legal entities shall have the right with the written consent of the insured to purchase life insurance on such other persons and to designate the beneficiary or beneficiaries thereof; providing that the provisions of this Act are cumulative of existing law and repealing all laws in conflict; providing for the partial invalidity hereof.
HB 126 51-0 (1949)
Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest
Relating to the payment of any legal reserve life insurance company of the proceeds of the life insurance policy becoming due on the death of the insured in accordance with its terms prior to the receipt by such company of a written adverse claim to such proceeds.
HB 280 51-0 (1949)
Author: Sparks, James Thomas
Relating to amending a previous Article, regarding insurance companies investing in certain securities.
SB 41 51-0 (1949)
Author: Jones, Charles R.
Relating to amending law relating to securities, etc., in which Life Insurance Companies may invest.
SB 57 51-0 (1949)
Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that whenever any person shall procure the issuance of a policy of insurance or of an annuity contract on his or her life in any legal reserve life insurance company, the payment by the company of the proceeds of the policy or of the annuity contract becoming due on the death of the insured or of the annuitant in accordance with its terms prior to the receipt by such company from all liability under the policy or annuity contract.
HB 26 50-0 (1947)
Author: Berry, J. O.
Relating to amending a previous Act relative to policy and annuity contract of legal reserve life insurance companies.
HB 84 50-0 (1947)
Author: Sparks, James Thomas
Relating to amending a previous Act, restricting the amount of annual salaries, compensation, or emolument which may be paid to officers, directors, or trustees of domestic life insurance companies.
HB 282 50-0 (1947)
Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud"
Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to what a policy of life insurance shall contain; providing that this Act shall take effect January 1, 1948.
HB 283 50-0 (1947)
Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud"
Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to the computation of the reserves on policies and contracts issued by life insurance companies organized under the laws of this State.
HB 327 50-0 (1947)
Author: Blankenship, Dallas A.
Relating to amending relative to investments in securities by life insurance companies.
HB 339 50-0 (1947)
Author: Blankenship, Dallas A.
Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to designating the purposes for which and the manner in which life insurance companies may secure, hold and convey real property.
HB 420 50-0 (1947)
Author: Ford, John K.
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to group life insurance.
HB 620 50-0 (1947)
Author: Williams, Eugene C.
Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to Mutual Life Insurance Companies.
HB 621 50-0 (1947)
Author: Williams, Eugene C.
Relating to amending a previous Act, so as to authorize a Mutual Life Insurance Company to also issue, combined or separately, life, health, and accident insurance policies.
HB 666 50-0 (1947)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to authorizing public school employers to pay all or part of the cost of group life insurance policies, to make payroll deductions and keep records.
HB 667 50-0 (1947)
Author: Moore, Sr., Carlton
Relating to providing that any person of legal age may insure his own life in any domestic or foreign life insurance company doing business in this State and designate as beneficiary therein any person, or persons, partnership, association, corporation or entity; further providing for a change in the beneficiary in any existing policy on the life of such insured in like manner.
SB 45 50-0 (1947)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Relating to amending a previous Act, designating the purpose for which and the manner in which life insurance companies may secure, hold and convey real property.
SB 47 50-0 (1947)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.
Relating to amending a previous Act, by authorizing certain life insurance companies to invest not to exceed ten (10%) per cent, of the company's capital, surplus and contingency funds in not more than twenty (20%) per cent of the capital stock of any other insurance company, whose principal business is the reinsurance, either partially or wholly, of risks ceded to it by other life insurance companies; providing a saving clause.
SB 57 50-0 (1947)
Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"
Relating to amending a previous Act, restricting the amount of annual salaries, compensation, or emolument which may be paid to officers, directors, or trustees of domestic life insurance companies without prior approval of the Board of Directors.
SB 58 50-0 (1947)
Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"
Relating to amending a previous Act, so as to provide that the payment by a legal reserve life insurance company of the death proceeds of a policy or annuity contract to the person last designated by the insured or annuitant as the beneficiary shall discharge the insurance company from all liability under policy or annuity contract.
SB 82 50-0 (1947)
Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"
Relating to amending the statutes of the State of Texas relating to the computation of the reserves on policies and contracts issued by life insurance companies.
SB 197 50-0 (1947)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to mutual life insurance companies.
SB 262 50-0 (1947)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to Group Life Insurance.
SB 263 50-0 (1947)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Relating to providing that no person shall willfully or by force or threat hinder, hamper, delay or interfere with in any manner the prompt payment of any valid claim on a policy of life insurance issued by any life insurance company doing business in this state; providing penalty for the violation thereof; providing for a saving clause.
SB 327 50-0 (1947)
Author: Stewart, W. Lacy
Relating to providing that any person of legal age may insure his own life in any domestic or foreign life insurance company and designate as beneficiary therein any person, partnership, association, corporation or entity.
SB 337 50-0 (1947)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.
Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to the licensing of insurance agencies; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict; providing a saving clause.
HB 212 49-0 (1945)
Author: Manford, Jr., Thomas Durwood
Relating to amending certain article, relative to extrahazardous insurance policies.
HB 261 49-0 (1945)
Author: Davis, Jr., Harry L.
Relating to amending certain article relative to extra-hazardous insurance policies.
HB 320 49-0 (1945)
Author: Roark, Woodrow W.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide that in the event the estate of a ward or wards shall consist of any cash money on deposit or United States Government securities and/or bonds or should consist of any proceeds of any life insurance policy due to said estate, then in the event the guardian's bond shall only be in the amount equal to the amount of cash money on deposit and/or the amount of any proceeds or funds due from any insurance policy, providing that if the insurance is payable in installments, the bond shall be equal to total amount of insurance paid each year.
HB 321 49-0 (1945)
Author: Roark, Woodrow W.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the purchase of a life insurance contract by the guardian and limiting the amount of the premium.
HB 460 49-0 (1945)
Author: Manford, Jr., Thomas Durwood | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Article relating to deposits for benefit of insured.
HB 527 49-0 (1945)
Author: Hoyo, John C.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to loans secured by real estate guaranteed under provisions of Servicemen's Readjustment Act, etc.
HB 700 49-0 (1945)
Author: Sparks, James Thomas
Relating to providing annuities payable by the State of Texas to certain citizens over sixty years of age or blind or physically disabled; prescribing penalties for violations of this Act.
SB 41 49-0 (1945)
Author: Knight, Roger A.
Relating to amending certain Article relating to amount to be paid for stock of an insurance company issued without normal or par value.
SB 45 49-0 (1945)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending statute relative to investments and loans upon certain securities of life insurance companies.
SB 49 49-0 (1945)
Author: Knight, Roger A.
Relating to amending statute relative to insurance companies whose capital stock whether with or without a normal par value shall become impaired to the extent of 33 1/3 per cent thereof, etc.
SB 192 49-0 (1945)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to family group life insurance policies and providing for including on the face of the policy the name and age of each insured, name of beneficiary, amount payable, etc.
HB 73 48-0 (1943)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to amending certain Article relating to deposits to the Board of Insurance Commissioners by life insurance companies.
HB 82 48-0 (1943)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to securities life insurance companies may invest in.
HB 94 48-0 (1943)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to amending Article relating to requirements of life insurance companies not organized under the laws of this State and transacting business in this State to make a report to the Board of Insurance Commissioners.
HB 271 48-0 (1943)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to amending certain Statues concerning dividends to be paid from profits.
HB 317 48-0 (1943)
Author: Clark, Lester
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for certain provisions to be inserted in group life insurance policies.
HB 318 48-0 (1943)
Author: Clark, Lester
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for certain provisions to be inserted in industrial life insurance policies.
HB 326 48-0 (1943)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to make available group life insurance to employees of school districts in the State of Texas.
HB 515 48-0 (1943)
Author: Davis, Jr., Harry L. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for taxation of the gross premium receipts of fraternal benefit societies, statewide mutual assessment associations, local mutual aid associations and burial associations; and providing severability.
HB 552 48-0 (1943)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.
Relating to amending certain Acts by allowing insurance companies to make loans upon oil in place.
HB 553 48-0 (1943)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.
Relating to amending certain Statutes regulating the surplus and contingency reserve requirements of converted mutual assessment life, health and accident insurance companies.
SB 6 48-0 (1943)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending Article relating to reports of insurance companies.
SB 8 48-0 (1943)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative deposits for benefit of insured by insurance companies.
SB 9 48-0 (1943)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative securities in which investments may be made by insurance companies.
SB 112 48-0 (1943)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative payment of dividends from profits of mutual insurance companies.
SB 166 48-0 (1943)
Author: Ramsey, Ben
Relating to amending certain Acts providing for certain provisions to be inserted in group life insurance policies.
SB 167 48-0 (1943)
Author: Ramsey, Ben
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing for certain provisions to be inserted in industrial life insurance policies.
SB 196 48-0 (1943)
Author: Formby, Jr., Marshall Clinton
Relating to amending certain Acts to make available group life insurance to employees of school districts in the State of Texas.
SB 292 48-0 (1943)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending laws permitting loans by insurance companies on oil in place.
SB 293 48-0 (1943)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative control of mutual life insurance companies.
HB 5 47-0 (1941)
Author: Morse, Robert Emmett
Relating to defining industrial life insurance; forbidding the delivery or issuance for delivery of any policy of industrial life insurance, unless it shall contain certain provisions, and making said provisions subject to certain exceptions.
HB 162 47-0 (1941)
Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy"
Relating to amending the General and Special Laws relative to prescribing a uniform or standard form of proof of death in claims for the payment of life insurance; directing the Life Insurance Commissioner to prescribe or approve such forms; providing certain penalties.
HB 263 47-0 (1941)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D.
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relative to expenses of registration and valuation of Registered Insurance Policies.
HB 264 47-0 (1941)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D. | et. al.
Relating amending the Revised Civil Statutes relative to issuance of policies providing for payment of an amount less than face of policies of death results from Aviation Activities.
HB 996 47-0 (1941)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts regarding the examination of certain organizations by the Life Insurance Commissioner.
HB 1061 47-0 (1941)
Author: Ridgeway, Jack F.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that no policy of group life insurance shall be issued or delivered unless and until a copy of the form thereof has been filed with the Life Insurance Commissioner and formally approved by him, stipulating the provisions which must be contained in such a policy.
SB 86 47-0 (1941)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to providing that death shall not be presumed from mere absence of a person; that such a person has been exposed to specific peril of death shall be considered by the Court or jury.
SB 167 47-0 (1941)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to amending certain Article permitting the use of insurance policy registration fees for certain expenses by the Insurance Department.
SB 168 47-0 (1941)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to amending certain Article by authorizing the writing of life insurance in Texas on persons engaged in aviation activities.
SB 342 47-0 (1941)
Author: Martin, Jesse E.
Relating to amending certain Article authorizing independent school districts of the class defined in this Act to expend local school funds in paying part of the premiums on group life insurance policies insuring teachers and other employees of such school districts.
SB 379 47-0 (1941)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to regulating commissions and renewal contracts of agents with Life Insurance Companies doing business in Texas whose books and records are not located in Texas; providing that commissions and renewal contracts are non-forfeitable by insurer.
HB 485 46-0 (1939)
Author: Wright, Ernest Roy
Relating to amending a certain Article by providing the maximum salaries to be paid to any director, agent, secretary or other officer connected with a mutual life insurance company
HB 626 46-0 (1939)
Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to annual reports by the Life Insurance Commissioner.
SB 313 46-0 (1939)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to providing for taxing the premium receipts of foreign assessment life and casualty companies now admitted to do business in Texas under a certain Statute.
SB 370 46-0 (1939)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to amending a certain Statute designating the securities in which the funds of life insurance companies may be invested.
SB 379 46-0 (1939)
Author: Cotten, Clay
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide for group life insurance for employees for the State of Texas.
HB 213 45-0 (1937)
Author: Stinson, Jeff D. | et. al.
Relating to designating the securities in which the funds of life insurance companies may be invested; providing that life insurance companies may invest funds in interest bearing notes or bonds of the University of Texas.
HB 893 45-0 (1937)
Author: Morse, Robert Emmett
Relating to amending certain Act providing for an adequate and efficient examination of statewide mutual assessment insurance associations by exempting from the provisions thereof associations which are not operated for profit and which pay no commissions to anyone, and whose operating expense does not exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per month, and which limit their membership to employees and the families of employees of any designated firm, corporation, or individual.
SB 84 45-0 (1937)
Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan"
Relating to providing, with approval of the court, for the purchase by a Guardian of life insurance and/or annuity contracts for the benefit of his or her ward or wards.
HB 81 45-2 (1937)
Author: Harbin, T. E. "Dick"
Relating to imposing a tax of 1 percent on premiums of out-of-State mutual life insurance companies.
HB 124 45-2 (1937)
Author: Colquitt, Rawlins M. | et. al.
Relating to the investment of surplus funds of ward or wards in the hands of guardians or the lending of same.
HB 372 44-0 (1935)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing for adequate and efficient methods of examining Local Mutual Aid Associations organized and operating under said statute, and providing for an examination of said associations every two years or oftener, if deemed advisable, and giving the examiners appointed access to all books, accounts, and records of such associations.
HB 373 44-0 (1935)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G.
Relating to amending a certain Section of the Acts of the 43rd Legislature (R.S.); providing for an adequate and efficient examination of statewide mutual assessment insurance associations.
SB 96 44-0 (1935)
Author: Hopkins, Welly Kennon | et. al.
Relating to authority of life insurance companies to invest funds broadened so as to aid National Housing Act.
SB 421 43-0 (1933)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Board of Insurance Commissioners of Texas, with approval of the Governor, to promulgate rules, regulations and orders to regulate and stabilize payment of insurance premiums to life insurance companies and fraternal benefit societies and payment of policy reserve loans and withdrawals of cash reserves by policy holders.
SB 493 43-0 (1933)
Author: Small, Sr., Charles Clinton "Clint"
Relating to medical examination by mutual life insurance companies.
HB 86 42-0 (1931)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to defining group life insurance; providing that no policy of group life insurance shall be issued or delivered unless and until a copy of the form therof has been filed with the Life Insurance Commissioner and formally approved.
HB 87 42-0 (1931)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to providing certain procedure in regard to legal reserve life insurance companies.
HB 257 42-0 (1931)
Author: Anderson, Preston Louis | et. al.
Relating to amending certain article relative to annual reports of life insurance companies.
SB 26 42-0 (1931)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to permitting a Life Insurance Company to own an office building located on leased ground.
SB 41 42-0 (1931)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to regulating Group Life Insurance and matters pertaining thereto.
SB 543 42-0 (1931)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" | et. al.
Relating to requiring funeral insurance companies to maintain legal reserves and providing for incorporation, control and regulation under the laws of this State pertaining to life insurance companies.
SB 561 42-0 (1931)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to amending certain Statutes providing for the appointment of a Deputy Life Insurance Commissioner by the Life Insurance Commissioner.
HB 54 41-0 (1929)
Author: Savage, William Thomas
Relating to authorizing fraternal benefit societies to better provide insurance and annuities upon the lives of children and prescribing the basis of contribution, standards of morality; repealing all other laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
House: Insurance
HB 321 41-0 (1929)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to authorizing fraternal benefit societies to provide insurance and prescribing the basis of contributions, standards of morality and interesting rates for maintaining reserves.
House: Insurance
HB 446 41-0 (1929)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to defining group life insurance; providing that no policy of group life insurance shall be issued or delivered unless and until a copy of the form thereof has been filed with the Life Insurance Commissioner and formally approved, stipulating the provisions which must be contained in such policy.
HB 448 41-0 (1929)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to providing that whenever any person shall procure the issuance of a policy of insurance on his life and designate in writing the beneficiary, the company shall pay any proceeds thereof becoming due on the death of the insured to the person so designated in the absence of a notice in writing of an adverse claim.
HB 460 41-0 (1929)
Author: McGill, Joseph
Relating to exempting the proceeds of any policy of life insurance from execution or liability to any creditor of the insured.
SB 294 41-0 (1929)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob
Relating to defining group life insurance.
SB 297 41-0 (1929)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell | et. al.
Relating to designating the securities in which the funds of life insurance companies may be invested.
SB 298 41-0 (1929)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to the beneficiaries of life insurance policies.
SB 386 41-0 (1929)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to exempting the proceeds of any policy of life insurance from execution or liability to any creditor of the insured.
SB 16 41-1 (1929)
Author: Witt, Edgar E. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute; relating to discrimination and other practices in connection with the sale of life insurance policies so as to better regulate the sale of stock, bonds and other securities in connection with life insurance policies; providing for a penalty for the violation thereof.
HB 142 41-2 (1929)
Author: Savage, William Thomas | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the members of Fraternal Benefit Societies to select their own beneficiaries and further direct the payment of the benefits.
SB 19 41-2 (1929)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to exempting the cash surrender value of life insurance policies from liability for debt when any member or members of the family of the insured is a beneficiary under such policies, and exempting same from any kind of forced sale or other process to satisfy any debt.
HB 144 40-0 (1927)
Author: Lipscomb, George Raiford
Relating to providing that no life insurance company shall be required to invest, or keep invested, in Texas securities, any part of the aggregate amount of the legal reserve required by the laws of the State
HB 479 40-0 (1927)
Author: Holder, Ray | et. al.
Relating to persons named as beneficiaries in any policy issued by a legal reserve life insurance company.
SB 92 40-1 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to insurance certificates or policies issued by fraternal benefit societies; providing that certain statements in connection therewith in the absence of fraud shall be deemed representations and not warranties.
SB 97 39-0 (1925)
Author: Stuart, Robert Alda
Relating to providing for the investment of surplus money of insurance companies.
Senate: Insurance
SB 120 39-0 (1925)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to repealing certain statute relating to fraternal insurance companies.
Senate: Insurance
SB 166 39-0 (1925)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to making certain kinds of insurance companies liable for additional expenses, loss and injury entailed by reason of refusing to pay holders of their policies on which certain losses have occurred; providing a penalty.
Senate: Banking
SB 429 39-0 (1925)
Author: Russek, Gus | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute providing that all policies issued by any mutual life insurance company may use any portion of the mortality savings, not to exceed fifty per centum, as a sinking fund for the repayment of any ums of money advanced for the purpose of promoting and conserving the business of the company, and further providing that the profits from reserves released on lapsed and surrendered policies may be permitted to be used for the purpose of sinking fund.
Senate: Insurance
SB 74 38-0 (1923)
Author: Strong, James Garrison
Relating to defining, regulating and controlling fraternal benefit societies, so as to provide that where a member of such a society fails to designate a beneficiary or if at the death of the member the beneficiary designated is dead or has no insurable interest in the life of the member, the death benefits shall not be forfeited and providing to whom the benefits shall be paid under such circumstances.
HB 12 37-0 (1921)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to a certain Act providing for the incorporation, organization, regulation, and supervision of mutual life insurance companies in this State; providing penalties.
SB 18 37-0 (1921)
Author: Dorough, Robert Pierce "Bob"
Relating to proposing that suicide of the insured shall be no defense to any suit brought upon the policies of insurance upon the life of the insured issued by life insurance companies, fraternal or other and all organizations, unless it can be shown that the insured contemplated suicide at the time the policy was taken out, etc.
SB 68 37-0 (1921)
Author: Bailey, John H.
Relating to amending the statute relative to liability by fire insurance companies, etc.
SB 80 37-0 (1921)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to amending a certain Act regarding the organization, incorporation, supervision and regulation of mutual life insurance companies.
SB 288 37-0 (1921)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison
Relating to Legal Reserve Life Insurance, etc.
HB 118 37-1 (1921)
Author: Miller, Barry | et. al.
Relating to confer certain powers upon life insurance companies.
SB 22 37-1 (1921)
Author: Page, Paul Dewitt
Relating to permitting Insurance Companies to act as administrator of a deceased person, appointment to be made by court having the jurisdiction.
HB 593 36-0 (1919)
Author: Lange, Edward Henry
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the reinsurance of life insurance companies and providing for deposits of securities and additions thereto by such companies to be delivered to the Commissioner of Insurance and Banking of the State where the company taking over such insurance has its home office.
SB 25 36-0 (1919)
Author: Dorough, Robert Pierce "Bob"
Relating to forfeiting the interest of any beneficiary under a life insurance policy or contract when the beneficiary is the principal or accomplice in bringing about the cause of death of the insured.
SB 26 36-0 (1919)
Author: Dorough, Robert Pierce "Bob"
Relating to providing that suicide of the insured shall be no defense to any suit brought upon policies of insurance upon the life of the insured, issued by any life insurance company, unless it shall be shown to the satisfaction of the court or jury trying same, that the insured contemplated suicide at the time he made his application for a policy, and providing that any stipulation to the contrary, in the policy or contract or by-laws of any such life insurance company shall be void.
SB 392 36-0 (1919)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to the reissuance of life insurance companies and providing for deposits of securities and additions thereto, by such companies to be delivered to the Commissioner of Insurance and Banking of the State where the company taking over such insurance has its home office.
Senate: Insurance and Banking
SB 96 36-2 (1919)
Author: Hertzberg, Harry
Relating to amending certain articles relating to deposits of life insurance companies organized under the laws of this State; authorizing the delivery of such to the Commissioner of Insurance and Banking.
HB 5 35-0 (1917)
Author: Crudgington, Jonathan Wilford | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of life insurance companies not chartered under the laws of the State and fixing the amount of occupation taxes to be paid by said companies.
HB 166 35-0 (1917)
Author: Taylor, Henry P.
Relating to providing for the creation and regulation of local mutual life insurance associations.
HB 446 35-0 (1917)
Author: Nichols, Joseph Francis | et. al.
Relating to providing for the collection of taxes due by insurance companies doing business in this state without a charter.
HB 493 35-0 (1917)
Author: Morris, Fred E. | et. al.
Relating to expanding law applicable to insurance companies to all companies transacting business in this State.
HB 643 35-0 (1917)
Author: Florer, James A. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing business partners, charitable organizations and educational institutions to be beneficiaries of insurance policies.
HB 697 35-0 (1917)
Author: Smith, Fritz R.
Relating to amending Article 4859 of the Revised Statutes of Texas relating to insurance.
SB 288 35-0 (1917)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to authorizing citizens to take insurance on their lives payable to business partners, firms or corporations of which they are members or stockholders, or to religious, charitable or educational institutions.
HB 307 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lane, Hunter P.
Relating to amending certain laws providing for the incorporation, organization, regulation and supervision of Co-operative life insurance companies; providing penalties.
HB 516 34-0 (1915)
Author: Taylor, Henry P.
Relating to providing for the creation and regulation of local mutual life insurance associations.
HB 578 34-0 (1915)
Author: Burges, Richard Fenner
Relating to authorizing citizens to take insurance on their lives payable to business partners, firms or corporations or stockholders, religious, charitable, benevolent or educational institutions.
HB 593 34-0 (1915)
Author: Baker, Turner F.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the reinsurance of Life Insurance Companies depositing their reserves with the State.
SB 242 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers
Relating to regulating the payment of any part of the premiums on Life Insurance as commissions to agents.
SB 276 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lattimore, Offa Shivers
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the incorporation, organization, regulation and supervision of Co-operative life insurance companies; providing penalties for violations.
SB 307 34-0 (1915)
Author: Brelsford, Homer Platt
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing that any life insurance company which engages in writing policies of insurance upon the lives of citizens which has left the state may return upon the filing of a sworn statement of the amount of taxes that would have been paid during their absence, not waiving the right of the State to sue for collection.
SB 325 34-0 (1915)
Author: Nugent, Clinton W.
Relating to authorizing the citizens of the state to take insurance on their lives payable to business partners, firms or corporations of which they are members or stockholders, religious, charitable, benevolent or educational institutions and to assign policies to such.
HB 6 34-1 (1915)
Author: Grindstaff, Elijah Hampton | et. al.
Relating to providing regulation on the operations of life insurance companies.
HB 12 34-1 (1915)
Author: Tillotson, Leonard E.
Relating to regulating life insurance companies doing business in this State.
HB 35 34-1 (1915)
Author: Bagby, William T. "Lion of Lavaca" | et. al.
Relating to regulating the rate of interest charged by Life Insurance companies.
SB 27 34-1 (1915)
Author: Harley, James A. | et. al.
Relating to regulating the rate of interest to be charged by life insurance companies doing business in Texas.
HB 561 33-0 (1913)
Author: Fields, M. C. | et. al.
Relating to amending Revised Civil Statutes relating to insurance companies desiring to loan money only.
HB 632 33-0 (1913)
Author: Humphrey, R. B. | et. al.
Amending the provisions of the law prescribing the terms upon which foreign life insurance companies may transact business in this state.
HB 645 33-0 (1913)
Author: Lane, Hunter P. | et. al.
Relating to amending an act of the Thirty-first Legislature providing for the incorporation, organization, regulation, and supervision of co-operative life insurance companies and providing penalties.
HB 760 33-0 (1913)
Author: Collins, T. Gee
Relating to regulating life insurance companies; providing for reports of reserve; and investments in Texas securities; providing for reports of gross premium receipts, and regulating taxes of such companies; providing penalties.
HB 854 33-0 (1913)
Author: Burmeister, Frank H.
Relating to providing for the regulation and supervision of life insurance agents lapsing and twisting insurance policies in the state, providing a punishment therefor.
SB 262 33-0 (1913)
Author: Gibson, Flavius M.
Relating to regulating life insurance companies transacting business in this state and regulating taxes of such companies.
SB 272 33-0 (1913)
Author: Murray, Sr., William Owen
Relating to amending article 4783 of the Revised Statutes of 1911 so as to permit foreign life insurance companies to engage exclusively in a loan business without being subject to the occupation tax for the years they have ceased to do business in this state.
SB 327 33-0 (1913)
Author: Watson, Quintus Ultimus
Relating to amending article 4790 of the Revised Civil Statutes, 1911.
SB 361 33-0 (1913)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to granting the charter of the Bankers Guarantee Life and Pension Company, of Dallas.
SB 441 33-0 (1913)
Author: Gibson, Flavius M.
Relating to regulating life insurance companies; providing for reports of reserve and investments; providing for examinations of such companies by the Commissioner of Insurance and Banking, and the expense thereof; providing penalties.
SB 463 33-0 (1913)
Author: Hudspeth, Claude Benton
Relating to providing for the regulation and supervision of life insurance agents lapsing and twisting life insurance policies.
HB 89 31-0 (1909)
Author: Robertson, James Harvey
Relating to prescribing additional conditions upon which life insurance corporations may transact business in this State; and providing penalties for violations of certain provisions of this Act, and for the collection of such penalties.
HB 65 31-1 (1909)
Relating to providing for the incorporation, organization, regulation and supervision of co-operative life insurance companies in this State, and providing penalties for violations of this Act.
HB 71 31-1 (1909)
Relating to imposing an occupation tax upon life insurance companies not organized under the laws of this State, and fixing the rate of such tax, and prescribing the method of its collection.
HB 123 31-1 (1909)
Relating to amending an Act so as to provide that no company shall transact the business of life insurance in this State whose charter authorizes it to do a fire, marine, lightning, tornado or inland insurance business, and that no company shall take fire, marine or inland risks which is authorized to do a life or health insurance business in this State.
SB 28 31-2 (1909)
Relating to authorizing any life insurance company incorporated under the laws of this State, at its option, to deposit securities equal in value to the legal reserve on its outstanding policies and annuity bonds for the benefit of all the holders thereof, and providing for the regulation and maintenance of such deposit, and the terms and purposes for which same shall be held; making it unlawful to pay certain persons for procuring insurance, and fixing a penalty for the violation thereof.
HB 112 30-0 (1907)
Author: Robertson, James Harvey
Relating to requiring all incorporated stock or mutual companies doing a life insurance business within the State of Texas, to invest at least 75 percent of the reserve set apart for the final payment of policies issued in this State in Texas securities and Texas property, or in the bonds of the United States or any State of the United States, and to define Texas securities and the property in which such investments may be made, and to keeping the securities in which such reserve is invested deposited in the vaults of the Treasury of this State of Texas for the security of Texas policy holders.
HB 412 24-0 (1895)
Relating to imposing an occupation tax upon general and local agents of life, fire, marine and accident insurance companies doing business in the State.
SB 256 21-0 (1889)
Relating to providing for the admission from other states of companies or associations carrying on the business of life or casuality insurance on the assessment or natural premium plan.
