HB 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to professional liability insurance coverage for and prohibitions on providing to certain children procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 430 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the criteria and qualifications for distributions under the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Insurance--General | RURAL
HB 619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 1040 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct business electronically.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/24
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to supplemental liability insurance for foster homes.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Insurance--General
HB 1239 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to consideration by insurers of certain prohibited criteria for ratemaking and coverage decisions and the use of disparate impact analysis regarding certain insurance practices.
House: Insurance
Returned to committee by Calendars Committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 1378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 1587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use by insurance companies of separate accounts in connection with life insurance and annuities and certain other benefits.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers' compensation insurance claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1718 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to rural development funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 1808 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to liability insurance obtained by certain peace officers for damages resulting from misconduct committed by those officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Public Employees | Law Enforcement
HB 2017 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to innovation waivers for certain insurance laws, regulations, and requirements; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 2257 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to notice of certain provisions in insurance policies issued by surplus lines insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2355 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations by the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of public insurance counsel for employee training or education.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to prohibiting certain nonprofit state associations and organizations from providing training and insurance and risk pool contracts to public educational entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--General | HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL | Insurance--General
HB 2534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the confidentiality of working papers and electronic communications of administrative law judges and appeals judges under the workers' compensation system.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Courts--Judges | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Records
HB 2752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Insurance to adopt rules that implement or are based on certain environmental, social, and governance models, ratings, or standards.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 2839 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a liquidity stress test for certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a business to file electronic documents with a county clerk that accepts electronic filing.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--Banks | Financial--Credit Unions | Financial--Savings & Loans | Insurance--General | Utilities--General
HB 3137 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to prohibited local regulation with respect to a firearm or air gun.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | Insurance--General | Weapons
HB 3559 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain nonprofit state associations and organizations from providing training, insurance and risk pool contracts, and other professional services to public educational entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
HB 4035 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4339 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 4498 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to the transfer and statutory novation of insurance policies from a transferring insurer to an assuming insurer through an insurance business transfer plan; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Courts--Civil Procedure | INSURANCE BUSINESS TRANSFER ACT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 4931 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to requiring liability insurance for certain mixed beverage permit holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Insurance--General
HB 4996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a statewide cyber insurance program.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Interim Studies | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to arbitration provisions in surplus lines insurance contracts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 5185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to liability insurance for firearm ownership.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Insurance--General | Weapons
HB 5267 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain children to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Insurance--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 6 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Insurance--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset—Required Reviews | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric
SB 176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Governor | Insurance--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--State | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
SB 274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 675 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to small business recovery funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Taxation--State
SB 796 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Ann
Relating to arbitration provisions in surplus lines insurance contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 833 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to consideration by insurers of certain prohibited criteria for ratemaking.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General
SB 1229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1268 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the payment of insurance deductibles for property insurance claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1309 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to prohibiting certain nonprofit state associations and organizations from providing training and insurance and risk pool contracts to public educational entities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--General | HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL | Insurance--General
SB 1734 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the use by insurance companies of separate accounts in connection with life insurance and annuities and certain other benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 2062 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to bids or proposals required for insurance and risk pool contracts entered into by a school district, municipality, or county.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local
SB 2340 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to innovation waivers for certain insurance laws, regulations, and requirements; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 2354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 2477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to insurance adjuster license application procedures.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 19 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Insurance to publish and maintain a list of certain swim schools.
Filed
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 570 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to small business recovery funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 720 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to supplemental liability insurance for foster homes.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Insurance--General
HB 1626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use of credit scoring information by an insurer during and after a disaster.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| CREDIT SCORING | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to bids or proposals required for insurance and risk pool contracts entered into by a school district, municipality, or county.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local
HB 1689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to credit for reinsurance governed by certain covered agreements and ceded to certain assuming insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1733 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to insurance premium tax credits for investments supporting agriculture and rural development projects; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 1854 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2111 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to rate filing requirements for certain personal lines insurers with low market shares.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the disbursement of funds from a trust fund account by a title insurance company, title insurance agent, or escrow officer.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Insurance--General | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 2545 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2665 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the size, terms, and election of boards of directors of certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 2904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to rate filing requirements for certain personal automobile insurers with low market share.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 3028 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to vaccination requirements for health benefit plans or insurance policies provided to business entities.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3390 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of cybersecurity insurance coverage by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--General | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Water--General
HB 3545 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to certain farm mutual insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Agriculture | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--General
HB 3618 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the comptroller's rulemaking authority under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General
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
| DNA | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 3752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the offering of health benefit coverage by subsidiaries of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 3769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to required disclosures for certain occupational insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to consideration by an insurer of certain insurers' filed rates and factors in setting the insurer's rates.
House: Insurance
Postponed
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to registration and annual filing requirements for governmental units establishing a self-insurance fund.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4203 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to insurance adjuster license application procedures prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
House: Insurance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct business electronically.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the enforcement of insurance laws, including laws governing the unauthorized business of insurance; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4326 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the insurance premium tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the marketing and sale of accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage by financial institutions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Financial--Banks | Insurance--General
HB 4518 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the pledge or encumbrance of an insurer's assets under the Asset Protection Act.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates, supplemental payment amounts, and access to care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to registration and annual filing requirements for governmental units establishing a self-insurance fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 775 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to medical billing services.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the insurance premium tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Insurance Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 918 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the size, terms, and election of boards of directors of certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to rate filing requirements for certain personal lines insurers with low market shares.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
SB 1567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to insurance premium tax credits for the construction or rehabilitation of a supportive housing property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Housing--Disabled Persons | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
SB 1599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Water--General
SB 1602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to nonrenewal of certain property and casualty insurance policies for the insured's failure to cooperate in a claim investigation, settlement, or defense.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
SB 1654 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 1710 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to small business recovery funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
SB 1755 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to license application procedures prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for certain insurance adjusters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1756 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the payment of insurance deductibles and release of insurance proceeds to contractors for property insurance claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1777 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to credit for reinsurance governed by certain covered agreements and ceded to certain assuming insurers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the enforcement of insurance laws, including laws governing the unauthorized business of insurance; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1908 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the purchase of cybersecurity insurance coverage by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--General | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1954 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the pledge or encumbrance of an insurer's assets under the Asset Protection Act.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1958 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the disbursement of funds from a trust fund account by a title insurance company, title insurance agent, or escrow officer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 166 87-1 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 293 87-1 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 18 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
SB 77 87-1 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 24 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--General | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 133 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
SB 22 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 65 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
SB 17 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of and professional liability insurance coverage for gender transitioning or gender reassignment medical procedures and treatments for certain children.
Filed
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the provision of alarm system services by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--General
HB 1000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to rural and opportunity funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | RURAL | Taxation--General
HB 1510 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the operations and functions of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the association; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | Sunset—Required Reviews | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the language of personal automobile or residential property insurance policy documents and related materials.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1555 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the status of personal automobile or residential property insurance policy summary documents.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1614 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Courts--District | ESCROW | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SUBPOENAS | TITLE INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 1648 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to arbitration related to certain risks under certain insurance policies and contracts.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain low-income housing developments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the workers' compensation classification system and rate filings.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax of payments received from certain insurance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2376 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 2525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to participation in the health care market by enrollees of certain governmental managed care plans.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 2587 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the business of travel insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TRAVEL
HB 2694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Financial--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the fraud unit of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2891 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | VETERINARIANS
HB 3103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to standardization of insurance and health maintenance organization disclosures.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 3306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the disclosure of information concerning the corporate governance structure of certain insurers and related entities; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3308 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 3549 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to a prohibition on certain inpatient hospital care limitations under the STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the examination by the commissioner of insurance of certain insurers' network quality and adequacy.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3937 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4277 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of the consumer complaint review panel by the State Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct certain insurance appeals.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certain conflicts of interest of the commissioner of insurance and employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; requiring registration.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Ethics | GIFTS & DONATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to prohibited employment of certain former commissioners of insurance and employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Ethics | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4420 86-0 (2019)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to insurance coverage for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Abortion | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a disclosure of coverage for water damage in connection with a residential property insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | WATER DAMAGE
SB 569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of listed family homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Insurance--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the operations and functions of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the association; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | Sunset—Required Reviews | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 826 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to rural and opportunity funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | RURAL | Taxation--General
SB 1116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to insurance premium tax credits for the construction or rehabilitation of a supportive housing property.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Housing--Disabled Persons | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
SB 1336 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the workers' compensation classification system and rate filings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to compensation and leave for certain employees of the fraud unit of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1502 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of certain insurers to make investments in bond exchange-traded funds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Financial--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and activities; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| AUDIOLOGISTS | BOILERS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | DIETETICS & DIETITIANS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Higher--General | Insurance--General | Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | ORTHOTICS & ORTHOTISTS | PROSTHETISTS & PROSTHETICS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in cases involving veterinary malpractice or negligence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | VETERINARIANS
SB 1590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for low-income housing developments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Insurance--General | Lawyers
SB 1773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the provision of alarm system services by certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
SB 1906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 2040 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to a report regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates and access to care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the disclosure of information concerning the corporate governance structure of certain insurers and related entities; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 2306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a presentation by the commissioner of insurance on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners accreditation process and participation in the National Conference of Insurance Legislators.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 2333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Courts--District | ESCROW | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SUBPOENAS | TITLE INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | TRAVIS COUNTY
SCR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to create a joint interim committee to study the use of incorporation by reference in the Texas Insurance Code.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 127 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the use of credit scoring in the underwriting and rating of certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 307 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to disclosure of certain health care costs and shared savings between certain health benefit plans and enrollees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 490 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1018 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of a captive insurance company to provide reinsurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--General
HB 1227 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the annual reporting of certain information regarding property and casualty insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1832 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to disclosures regarding the provision of services by certain health care providers in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | PHYSICIANS
HB 1944 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to captive insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
HB 1965 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to liability insurance for career schools and colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Insurance--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to reporting to the Texas Department of Insurance certain information related to the denial of claims by personal automobile and residential property insurers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the reporting of certain claims information by automobile and residential property insurers to the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the eligibility for appointment as commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2238 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to franchise tax and insurance premium tax credits for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the election of the state board of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to certain insurance services.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 2396 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to an annual earnings and profit report by insurance companies and health maintenance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 2491 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to authorized reinsurance and financial statement credit and accounting for reinsurance.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 2501 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to insurance requirements for certain nonemergency medical transportation.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 2665 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to notification by an insurer of certain disciplinary actions imposed on the insurer for a violation of the insurance laws of another state.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to forms of notice that may be provided by the Department of Public Safety during certain enforcement proceedings and actions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Insurance--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3465 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to an annual earnings and profit report by certain insurance companies and the issuance of a rebate to certain policyholders.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3496 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to farm mutual insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3733 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to an insurer's compliance with National Association of Insurance Commissioners requirements.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 3734 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of insurance with respect to certain agreements and the effect of those agreements on this state's authority to regulate insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 3843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for low-income housing developments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3845 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the insurance reporting program operated by the Title IV-D agency to enforce certain child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Support | Insurance--General
HB 4031 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to insurance premium tax and alcoholic beverage tax credits for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
HB 4105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to certain information reported to the Texas Department of Insurance by insurers, other entities, and individuals in connection with employee benefit plans; creating an offense.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 4141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to commercial insurance rates and forms.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HCR 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Urging Congress to end the antitrust exemption for insurers.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 3 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program and a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--General
SB 372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to regulation of title insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PUBLIC NOTICE | TITLE INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 552 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for certain individuals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 840 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aeronautics | BORDER | Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--General | Law Enforcement
SB 847 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to abolishing the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 895 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the transparency of certain information related to prescription drug coverage provided by certain health benefit plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 915 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to captive insurance companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Lawyers
SB 934 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to health care liability insurance for certain long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Insurance--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
SB 1012 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to notification by an insurer of certain disciplinary actions imposed on the insurer for a violation of the insurance laws of another state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1070 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to authorized reinsurance and financial statement credit and accounting for reinsurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Trusts | THE MATTAX ACT
SB 1083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to certain insurance services.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 1295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
SB 1449 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to an insurer's compliance with National Association of Insurance Commissioners requirements.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 1450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulatory authority of the commissioner of insurance and the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 1499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Insurance--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to insurance premium tax and alcoholic beverage tax credits for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
SB 2036 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
SB 2179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to certain farm mutual insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 2204 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the administration of the certified capital company program by the office of the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
SCR 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1450.
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Corrective
HB 58 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a tax credit scholarship and educational expense assistance program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Insurance--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--General
HB 304 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits; adding a provision that is subject to a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Insurance--General
HB 437 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 453 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 687 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to confidential communications between an insurance carrier and a covered employer under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 776 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1206 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 1344 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain assuming insurers.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1445 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of assets following the dissolution of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 1482 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Records
HB 1621 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to utilization review and notice and appeal of certain adverse determinations by utilization review agents.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | INTERNET | Open Records
HB 1700 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to reinsurance, distributions, and pooling arrangements by captive insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1730 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to certain insurance services.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1947 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to licenses for insurance agents and adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2071 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to payment of covered claims based on assignment.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2119 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to charitable organizations, including charitable organizations that may conduct prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD
HB 2145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS
HB 2175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Reform | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2198 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of insurance fraud and other offenses.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| FRAUD | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform
HB 2222 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2243 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the authorization, regulation, and function of dedicated personal insurers; requiring a certificate of authority; imposing fees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 2317 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to reinsurance financial statement credit and accounting.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2426 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the effect on local regulation of state law for fire extinguisher service and installation; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Insurance--General | Safety
HB 2490 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; requiring an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2557 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain hospital districts and to certain corporations or organizations formed by those districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--General | Insurance--General | Legislature | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2586 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to contingent deferred annuity contracts.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2697 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to services provided by continuing care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health--General | Insurance--General | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 2947 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the duty of a surplus lines insurance agent in the placement of a surplus lines insurance policy.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General
HB 2959 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to Medicaid interception of certain insurance payments.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | MEDICAID | MEDICAID INTERCEPTION OF INSURANCE PAYMENTS ACT
HB 2967 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to collection and use of certain information reported to and by the Texas Department of Insurance and certain approval authority and hearings held in connection with reported information.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2979 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids for certain individuals.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3024 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3030 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to participation in certain programs by, and insurer premium tax credits for investments in, certified capital companies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Insurance--General
HB 3031 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the decertification of a certified capital company.
House: Insurance Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General
HB 3075 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to notice of punitive and exemplary damages coverage in certain insurance policies or contracts; adding a provision that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3090 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of for-profit legal service contract companies, administrators, and sales representatives; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3164 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to authorizing an insurer's deposit of certain money and other assets with the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 3204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to a depopulation program for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3213 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to unfair settlement practices for insurers providing workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3216 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the quarterly reporting of certain information regarding property and casualty insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3253 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of North Texas System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3381 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to submission and payment of claims under long-term care benefit plans; imposing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 3394 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a direct action against an insurer and insured by third parties and required provisions of a liability insurance policy.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3489 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to exemptions from examination requirement.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3514 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the acquisition of control of insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General
HB 3543 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the Public Integrity Prosecutions Committee and the Office of Public Integrity Prosecutions for the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax and to the appointment of committee members and the appointment and compensation of the prosecutor.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 3563 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to settlement practices of insurers and prohibited conduct by insurance adjusters and public insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3636 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to prohibited conduct by insurance adjusters, public insurance adjusters, and contractors.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--General
HB 3697 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Insurance to research and evaluate claims data and the recovery of attorney's fees in first-party insurance claims.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Justice | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 3806 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to certain documents related to policy and endorsement forms for personal automobile insurance coverage and residential property insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 4024 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Meetings | Open Records | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HJR 69 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | RANGERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to measures to support or enhance graduate medical education in this state, including the transfer of certain assets from the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association to the permanent fund supporting graduate medical education and the authority of the association to issue new policies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Health Care Providers | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 75 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 76 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 79 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 90 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to notice and prior approval of health benefit plan rates.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 189 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to certain practices in the business of personal automobile insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
SB 539 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to reinsurance financial statement credit and accounting.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain information by a title insurance company to a buyer of residential real estate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the operation of certain self-insurance trusts for health care liability claims; requiring a certificate of authority to engage in the business of insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to regulation of rates and policy forms for certain commercial lines of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 655 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 667 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to reinsurance, distributions, and pooling arrangements by captive insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 782 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of insurance fraud.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| FRAUD | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform
SB 783 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the development of antifraud educational programs by the Texas Department of Insurance and acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations for the department's fraud unit.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| FRAUD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform
SB 784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to collection and use of certain information reported to and by the Texas Department of Insurance and certain approval authority and hearings held in connection with reported information.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 844 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the expiration of licenses for insurance agents and adjusters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 978 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Records
SB 1016 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to participation in certain programs by, and insurer premium tax credits for investments in, certified capital companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Insurance--General
SB 1017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the decertification of a certified capital company.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General
SB 1081 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1093 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain assuming insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1094 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1107 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to contingent deferred annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 1174 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the insurance reporting program operated by the Title IV-D agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Support | Insurance--General
SB 1227 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to payment of covered claims based on assignment.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1349 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to coordination of dental benefits under certain insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DENTAL SERVICES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1427 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to authorizing an insurer's deposit of certain money and other assets with the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 1519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to notice and appeal of an adverse determination by utilization review agents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1520 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Open Records
SB 1765 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS
SB 1946 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Meetings | Open Records | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 226 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 459 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of navigators for health benefit exchanges.
House: Insurance
Postponed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 541 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Human Relations | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 682 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the election and qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 837 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain certified assuming insurers.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 880 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to liability insurance for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Insurance--General | PERMITS
HB 1006 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1047 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain surety companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1220 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to reporting concerning selection of certain suppliers by insurers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Human Relations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 1226 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to self-insurance funds established by governmental units.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1285 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to insurance rating and underwriting practices based on certain consumer inquiries.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1401 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the collection of surplus lines insurance premium taxes for insurance placed with a managing underwriter.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/14
| Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 1468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to confidential communications between an insurance carrier and a covered employer under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1833 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the residual market for workers' compensation insurance in this state and to the operation, governance, and organization of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 1905 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADVERTISING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1909 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1936 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC NOTICE | TELECONFERENCING | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2037 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to electronic transmission of documentation involved in certain insurance transactions.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Insurance--General | INTERNET
HB 2163 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an annual assessment on insurers for the examination of insurers; imposing an assessment.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
HB 2270 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Insurance--General | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2384 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to premium rates for title insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2447 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the sale and advertisement of portable fire extinguishers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADVERTISING | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Insurance--General | Safety
HB 2557 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the applicability of the insurance laws of this state to certain conduct.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 2558 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by or disclosed to the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2566 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to electronic payment of premiums to the Texas Health Insurance Pool.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2646 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the office of public insurance counsel's ability to initiate a hearing on insurance rates or rate filings.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 2732 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the authorization, regulation, and function of dedicated personal insurers; creating offenses; imposing a fee.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 2782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to disapprove rate changes for certain health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2788 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the licensing of captive insurance companies; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2956 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain binding arbitration provisions in certain insurance and health benefit plan coverage documents.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2957 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the use of certain funds of the Texas Health Insurance Pool.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2998 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the insurance requirement concerning a permit application for applying Class B sludge on a land application unit.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Environment--Solid Waste | Insurance--General | SEWAGE SLUDGE
HB 3205 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the cancellation of certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General
HB 3237 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to first-party indemnity coverage purchased by insurance purchasing groups.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 3451 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the formation, operation, and authority to engage in business of insurance companies and other entities regulated under the Insurance Code; restructuring or changing fees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain insurance entities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3460 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the requirement that certain information be reported to the Texas Department of Insurance and the confidentiality of that information.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Open Records
HB 3554 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TRAVEL
HB 3660 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to conduct a study and prepare a report on administrative attachment.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3696 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to unauthorized insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a state court to hear cases involving insurance and Medicaid fraud.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Governor | Insurance--General | MEDICAID | TRAVIS COUNTY
HR 2910 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3106.
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 72 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 73 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 74 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 85 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prior approval of certain insurance rates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 183 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to certain inquiries made by the Texas Department of Insurance to insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 184 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 257 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to notice of inaccurate payment or nonpayment of certain claims under certain health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 531 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to self-insurance funds established by governmental units.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 548 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the abolishment of the office of public insurance counsel.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to premium refunds for insurance rates found to be excessive or unfairly discriminatory; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 631 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to certain statutory insurance deposit requirements.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General
SB 702 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to certified and insured prescribed burn managers.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Agriculture | BURNING & INCINERATORS | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD
SB 733 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC NOTICE | TELECONFERENCING | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 734 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the licensing of captive insurance companies; authorizing fees and authorizing and imposing taxes.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Corporations & Associations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Protection of Personal Information
SB 736 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurance rating and underwriting practices and declinations based on certain consumer inquiries.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 839 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Insurance--General | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 840 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADVERTISING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 850 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the residual market for workers' compensation insurance in this state and to the operation, governance, and organization of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SB 926 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to confidential and privileged communications between an insurance carrier and an employer under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 931 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to tax credits for investments in economically distressed communities.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Insurance--General | Taxation--General | TEXAS NEW MARKETS JOBS ACT
SB 943 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of hearing aids for certain individuals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEARING DISORDERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 951 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Aliens | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1007 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1074 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to electronic transmission of documentation involved in certain insurance transactions.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Insurance--General | INTERNET
SB 1125 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to first-party indemnity coverage purchased by insurance purchasing groups.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1320 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1366 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the use of certain funds of the Texas Health Insurance Pool.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1382 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by or disclosed to the Texas Department of Insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1397 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain surety companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1565 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the office of public insurance counsel's ability to initiate a hearing on insurance rates or rate filings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to requirements for personal financial literacy training offered by public school districts and public universities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | Insurance--General | LITERACY
SB 1622 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain certified assuming insurers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1672 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | TRAVEL
HB 64 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to rebates and the sale of crop insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 208 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 321 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to certain unfair practices in the settlement of insurance claims involving noneconomic damages.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 430 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the provision of payment history information to consumer reporting agencies.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CREDIT SCORING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Insurance--General | Utilities--General
HB 813 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Elections--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 979 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the inspection of portable fire extinguishers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Insurance--General
HB 998 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of and insurance requirements for owners of certain dogs; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Safety
HB 1142 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| FIRE MARSHAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, TX | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSP SERV INS GUARANTY ASSN, TX | TEXAS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT
HB 1310 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the office of public insurance counsel's authority to initiate a hearing on or object to insurance rates or rate filings.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 1554 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to immunity for reporting insurance fraud.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD | Insurance--General
HB 1712 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation of a public integrity unit in the office of the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1739 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1804 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certificates of insurance required for certain plumbing contractors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING
HB 1928 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, offenses involving insurance fraud, and offenses involving motor fuels tax.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1935 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the award of damages for certain deceptive, unfair, and prohibited practices by an insurer.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 1950 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1951 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
| Electronic Information Systems | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FIRE MARSHAL | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2093 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/12
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2152 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the method of payment of insurance benefits.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 2165 82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a medical reinsurance system and to certain insurance reforms necessary to the efficient operation of that system; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees | Insurance--Reform | TEXAS MEDICAL REINSURANCE SYSTEM
HB 2267 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to premium tax credits for examination and evaluation fees paid by insurers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 2452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to disclosures regarding liability limits and malpractice insurance and related coverage in connection with services provided at health care institutions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--General | Malpractice--Professionals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2508 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to organizations that are covered by the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 2580 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to certain investments by insurance companies and related organizations.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 2643 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain health, safety, and professional regulation, including safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment, the licensing and regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and technicians, and the establishment and operation of certain perpetual care cemeteries; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | Cemeteries | ELEVATORS | Insurance--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION | Safety
HB 2655 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to notice of coverage reduction on renewal of a property and casualty insurance policy.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2681 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to certain information provided in certain insurance rate filings.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General
HB 2698 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably as substituted
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 2699 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the requirements for an insurance adjuster license.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2700 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2800 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the liability of a midwife in the practice of midwifery.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | MIDWIVES & MIDWIFERY | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2834 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to insurer receivership.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2835 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the functions of insurance holding company systems.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2836 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the regulation of title insurance rates.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2837 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to regulation of title insurance rates.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2838 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the regulation of title insurance rates.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2873 82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state court to hear cases involving insurance and Medicaid fraud.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Insurance--General | MEDICAID | SUPREME COURT
HB 3017 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the prohibited use of discretionary clauses in certain health maintenance organization and insurance contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3023 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the institution of a formal delinquency proceeding against the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3247 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the management of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 3374 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the voluntary decertification of a certified capital company.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General
HB 3410 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the managing underwriters for surplus lines insurance transactions and to the collection of surplus lines insurance premium taxes for those transactions.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/12
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3589 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to claim-handling deadlines in the event of certain weather-related catastrophes or natural disasters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3590 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the cancellation of homeowners insurance policies.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3604 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in construction contracts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General
HB 3683 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to hearings and appeals in connection with the insurance commissioner's disapproval of a property and casualty insurance rate.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Courts--District | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3790 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| Courts--General | Education--General | Housing--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General
HB 3794 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to disputes under insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 3799 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to timely filing of a surplus lines policy; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HCR 161 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Recalling H.B. No. 1951 from the senate to the house.
Signed by the Governor
| Electronic Information Systems | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FIRE MARSHAL | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Corrective | Resolutions--Recall | Sunset--Commission Bills
HJR 106 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment giving the attorney general exclusive authority to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Expressing opposition to H.R. 3424 and to any other tax proposal that would limit the use of reinsurance by non-U.S.-based insurance companies.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 2723 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1811.
Reported enrolled
| Courts--General | Education--General | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General
SB 95 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, TX | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSP SERV INS GUARANTY ASSN, TX | TEXAS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT
SB 591 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the office of public insurance counsel's authority to initiate a hearing on or object to insurance rates or rate filings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 644 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
| Electronic Information Systems | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FIRE MARSHAL | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 647 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.
House: Insurance Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
| Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 735 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to prohibition of certain extra hazardous coverages by title insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 739 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General
SB 740 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 741 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 891 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to certain investments in certain Texas businesses by insurance companies and related organizations.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 918 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to immunity for reporting insurance fraud.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | FRAUD | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 938 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1054 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1062 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to premium refunds for insurance rates found to be excessive or unfairly discriminatory; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1063 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the election and qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1105 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1123 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of inspectors qualified to perform windstorm inspections and to persons acting as those inspectors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
SB 1229 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the registration with the Texas Department of Insurance of certain contract examiners.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 1291 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the budget of certain divisions of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1337 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1431 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the functions of insurance holding company systems.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1433 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurer receivership.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1455 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the protection of trade secrets.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 1599 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the requirements for an insurance adjuster license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1656 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the reporting of information to claims databases by insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1806 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to timely filing of a surplus lines policy; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1811 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
| Courts--General | Education--General | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General
SB 1833 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability insurance requirements for daycare facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Insurance--General
SB 1846 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to organizations that are covered by the Charitable Immunity and Liability Act of 1987.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
SB 1932 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the appointment of a master in chancery to oversee, and payment of certain expenses in, an insurance receivership.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SR 1260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1811.
Reported enrolled
| Courts--General | Education--General | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General
HB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MEDICAID | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3 82-1 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association, and to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies in the private insurance market by certain insurers; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HR 218 82-1 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PROCESS SERVERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 3 82-1 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the operation and name of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | TEXAS COASTAL INSURANCE PLAN ACT | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 44 82-1 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the cessation of operations of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the provision of windstorm and hail insurance in the seacoast territory of this state.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Open Records | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Corrective | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 113 82-1 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to health benefit plans for students at institutions of higher education and the operation of certain health benefit plans through student health centers at certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Finance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 129 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 173 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 197 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DISCRIMINATION | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 198 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to certain unfair practices in the settlement of insurance claims involving noneconomic damages.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 211 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to an exemption from public insurance adjuster license requirements for certain persons.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
HB 229 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the construction, installation, alteration, extension, servicing, maintenance, or repair of on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 331 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to liability insurance for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Insurance--General
HB 340 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to required use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 818 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 855 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain inflatable amusement structures; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 984 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the election and qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1577 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the pricing of certain health care goods and services and to the compensation of certain health insurance agents; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees | Insurance--Reform
HB 1578 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the establishment of a medical reinsurance system and to certain insurance reforms necessary to the efficient operation of that system; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees | Insurance--Reform | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS MEDICAL REINSURANCE SYSTEM
HB 1582 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to certain investments by insurance companies and related organizations.
House: Insurance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 1852 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance of certain interest-bearing accounts by escrow officers and the use of the interest on those accounts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1928 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to requirements for attorneys in fact under Lloyd's plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform | Lawyers
HB 1941 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance and qualifications of the commissioner and certain employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; providing civil penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1971 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| FIRE MARSHAL | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1975 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to refund of excess unearned premiums by insurance premium finance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2203 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Sunset Bills
HB 2233 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset Bills
HB 2322 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to notice requirements before cancellation of certain insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2449 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requirements for county mutual insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2459 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to tax credits for business development in low-income communities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2734 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to disclosure of credit scoring by insurers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | Consumer Protection | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General | INTERNET
HB 2785 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to prohibition on certain underwriting and rating actions based on consumer inquiries.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2825 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the disclosure of a lack of professional liability insurance coverage by certain attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
HB 2877 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to liability insurance closed claim reports.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 2884 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to rebates and the sale of crop insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Agriculture | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3258 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to automobile insurance loss ratios and premiums, and the collection and use of certain data by insurers regarding automobile insurance; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 3368 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the availability of certain information concerning the settlement of certain types of claims made under residential property insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HB 3565 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the use of credit scoring and rating territories in writing certain lines of personal insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3719 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to preferred drug lists adopted by the Health and Human Services Commission and associated requirements regarding supplemental rebates, prior authorization, and public notification.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3759 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 3801 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to regulation of prepaid funeral benefits.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Business & Commerce--General | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | INTERNET | TRUSTS
HB 3947 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to use of certain factors in underwriting and rating an insurance policy or similar coverages.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3978 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to provision of surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to notice given to insurance policy or certificate holders concerning certain premium taxes.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4242 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
House: Insurance
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4291 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to insurance charters and certificates of authority.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 4339 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the establishment and operation of the unauthorized insurance guaranty fund.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE GUARANTY FUND ACT
HB 4344 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the regulation of premium rates for long-term care insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 4358 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to rulemaking authority for administrative penalties assessed for violations of the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 4359 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the registration with the Texas Department of Insurance of certain contract examiners.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 4443 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to notice to an insurer of an adverse claim to policy proceeds by a person with a bona fide legal claim.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 4455 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to prompt payment of insurance claims.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 4457 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to damages for certain insurance practices.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 4461 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to confidentiality of certain information maintained by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 4519 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to standards for independent review organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 4638 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 102 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to required use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to insurer rating practices requiring prior approval.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 109 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the duties of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 110 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of the use of credit scoring in underwriting and rating certain personal lines of insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 262 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to an exemption from public insurance adjuster license requirements for certain persons.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
SB 485 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to medical loss ratios of preferred provider benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 555 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 698 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a registry at the Texas Department of Insurance of certain legal entities alleged to have sold race-based insurance coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Human Relations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 827 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment and operation of urban mutual insurance companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 900 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the collection and use of certain information by health benefit plan issuers; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1001 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the continuation and operation of the office of public insurance counsel.
House: Insurance Senate: Government Organization
House appoints conferees-reported
| Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset Bills
SB 1007 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs; imposing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Government Organization
Point of order sustained
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Sunset Bills
SB 1155 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to certain content requirements for an insurance consumer information website.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
SB 1335 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to notice of acceptance or rejection of an insurance claim.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1429 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to tax credits for business development in low-income communities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1465 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to refund of excess unearned premiums by insurance premium finance companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1551 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1812 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to notice to a life insurer of an adverse claim to policy proceeds by a person with a bona fide legal claim.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
SB 1889 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FIRE MARSHAL | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1938 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the maintenance of certain interest-bearing accounts by escrow officers and the use of the interest on those accounts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Financial--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 2132 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the election and qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2136 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to provision of surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 2199 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the registration with the Texas Department of Insurance of certain contract examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 2216 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 2272 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to a lender's release of insurance proceeds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2342 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of certain insurers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 247 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1152 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in and related to construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General
HB 1226 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the subrogation interests of certain political subdivisions or insurance carriers providing reinsurance for subdivisions.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees
HB 1228 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the disclosure of certain information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance as public information.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Open Records
HB 1238 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a student health center at an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 1245 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the venue for certain crimes regarding insurance fraud.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Insurance--General
HB 1413 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1741 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain investments by insurance companies and related organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1956 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the financial responsibility requirements applicable to owners or operators of underground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Insurance--General | Oil & Gas
HB 2065 80-0 (2007)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to regulation of residential property or personal automobile insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2191 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to unencumbered surplus or guaranty fund requirements for certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 2262 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2467 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to modification of certain small and large employer health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2636 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in the codified Insurance Code, and to conforming the provisions of that code that were codified by the 79th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Administration
See remarks for effective date
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Statutory Revision
HB 2708 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the nature of certain promotional event prize programs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General
HB 2759 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to registration statements filed by an insurer that is a member of an insurance company holding system.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 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
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 3001 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to verification of information disseminated by state agencies.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3006 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to liability insurance for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Insurance--General
HB 3235 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to certain unfair practices in the settlement of insurance claims involving noneconomic damages.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--General | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3265 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to dispute resolution and insurance policies or other coverage agreements.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3271 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the biennial hearing concerning title insurance and related information.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| Insurance--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3280 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to treatment of pharmaceutical services provided through specialty and mail order pharmacy services operated under contracts between governmental entities and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 3315 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the imposition and collection of certain insurance taxes, the adoption of certain reciprocal or multistate agreements relating to those taxes, and the adoption of rules relating to those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Intergovernmental Relations | Taxation--General
HB 3323 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Elections--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3436 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the regulation of prepaid funeral benefits.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
| Financial--General | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3454 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to contracts between governmental entities and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Purchasing--State
HB 3565 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports.
House: Insurance
Posting rule suspended
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3839 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to premium tax credits for certain investments; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Financial--General | Insurance--General
HCR 197 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Urging Congress to oppose the establishment of a federal insurance regulatory system.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 346 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Civil Practices
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 479 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a student health center at an institution of higher education.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Finance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 533 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance and to the contents of consumer credit reports.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 559 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a registry at the Texas Department of Insurance of certain legal entities determined to have sold race-based insurance coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 561 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the subrogation interests of certain political subdivisions or insurance carriers providing reinsurance for subdivisions.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees
SB 815 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for vaccination against human papillomavirus.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c by chair
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--General | Women
SB 828 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a study concerning the collection and use of certain information by certain insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 830 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an insurer's rating practices.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1136 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in the codified Insurance Code, and to conforming the provisions of that code that were codified by the 79th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Statutory Revision
SB 1153 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the use of title insurance to insure certain interests in personal property.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 1345 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense concerning the making of certain fraudulent claims.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | FRAUD | Insurance--General
SB 1402 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the refund of excess unearned premiums by insurance premium finance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General
SB 1715 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the venue for certain crimes regarding insurance fraud.
House: Insurance Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Insurance--General
SB 1834 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to treatment of pharmaceutical services provided through specialty and mail order pharmacy services operated under contracts between governmental entities and pharmacy benefit managers.
House: Government Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
SB 1841 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the right of a third party to bring a fraud claim against an insurer.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1850 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the imposition and collection of certain insurance taxes and the adoption of certain reciprocal or multistate agreements relating to those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Intergovernmental Relations | Taxation--General
SCR 60 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Urging Congress to maintain the states as the sole regulators of the business of insurance and to oppose the establishment of a federal insurance regulatory system.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SJR 26 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 91 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the disclosure of certain public information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Open Records
HB 379 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the use of the credit score of a consumer who does not have debt for certain purposes; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Financial--General | Insurance--General
HB 532 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, CharlieSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain investments by title insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 686 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain factors in determining premiums charged for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS
HB 693 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to required disclosure of certain information regarding liability insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 704 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to requiring certain coverage under motor vehicle liability insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | RENTAL CARS | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 765 79-0 (2005)
Author: Menendez, JoseSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to notice of coverage under certain group health insurance policies and standard health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Intergovernmental Relations
HB 850 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to professional health care liability insurance coverage information provided by a nursing home.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
HB 885 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to premium reserve amounts required for title insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 936 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to liability insurance requirements for and limited liability of certain child-care facilities and child-placing agencies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--General
HB 998 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to insurance market conduct surveillance; imposing sanctions.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE MARKET CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE ACT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1132 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of and rights of private security personnel.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 1217 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of certain insurance provisions in construction contracts.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General
HB 1439 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to rates and rating plans for automobile insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 1460 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to release of autopsy reports in relation to a workers' compensation or insurance claim.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AUTOPSIES | County Government--General | Health--General | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1496 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to use of money in the Texas Enterprise Fund for recipients who make certain commitments.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Insurance--General | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 1557 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| DISCRIMINATION | Insurance--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1640 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the enforcement of the law governing access to public beaches; imposing a surcharge on certain insurance premiums.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Insurance--General | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1892 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to excluding certain challenge courses from regulation as amusement rides.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2017 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Statutory Revision
HB 2286 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the use of individuals' driving records in writing automobile insurance.
House: Insurance
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2388 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to insurance fraud reporting requirements.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| FRAUD | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2551 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the subrogation interests of certain political subdivisions or carriers providing reinsurance for subdivisions.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Public Employees
HB 2552 79-0 (2005)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the operation of staff leasing services companies.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 2613 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the adoption of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2614 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to Lloyd's plans and reciprocal and interinsurance exchanges.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2822 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the regulation of personal automobile insurance and residential property insurance in this state.
House: Insurance
No action taken in subcommittee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HB 2872 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to multi-peril insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 2909 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to providing the Commissioner of Insurance the authority to establish a voluntary joint underwriting association when a bond or insurance is not reasonably available.
House: Insurance
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 2965 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to regulation of sharing of certain profits and fees by premium finance companies and certain related persons or entities.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Financial--General | Insurance--General
HB 2971 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to health coverage or compensation supplementation for certain education employees.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3073 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to certain disclosure requirements regarding inspections of fire extinguishers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3139 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to regulation of rebates offered by premium finance companies and certain related persons or entities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3270 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Bill
Relating to taxable premium receipts.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 3372 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the solicitation of personal injury and other tort claims and the reporting of charges and convictions; providing criminal penalties.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| ACCIDENTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3373 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to insurance fraud reporting requirements.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| FRAUD | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform
HB 3376 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses involving theft and fraud and to the provision of notice of the commission of those offenses to certain licensing entities.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Crimes--Against Property | FRAUD | Insurance--General | MONEY LAUNDERING | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3398 79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to regulation of certain personal lines of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HCR 59 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Opposing the State Modernization and Regulatory Transparency (SMART) Act and any similar federal legislation that would interfere with the ability of state governments to regulate the business of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE MODERNIZATION & REGULATORY TRANSPARENCY (SMART) ACT
HCR 234 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Harris, Chris
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2157.
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | INSURER RECEIVERSHIP ACT | Resolutions--Corrective
HCR 235 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3376.
Signed by the Governor
| Crimes--Against Property | FRAUD | Insurance--General | MONEY LAUNDERING | Resolutions--Corrective | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 178 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to regulation of sharing of certain profits and fees by premium finance companies and certain related persons or entities.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 245 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to local government authorization of charitable solicitation by a pedestrian.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--General | SEAN MCKINNIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 398 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to rates and rating plans for automobile insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
SB 922 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain investments by title insurance companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 976 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the operation of staff leasing services companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
SB 1028 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Statutory Revision
SB 1099 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to professional health care liability insurance coverage information provided by a nursing home.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
SB 1214 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the selection and retention of an insurance broker by certain counties; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Purchasing--Local
SB 1558 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the applicability of certain insurance laws to Lloyd's plans and reciprocal and interinsurance exchanges.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 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
| BONDS | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
SB 1618 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to premium reserve amounts required for title insurers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1822 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to competition in certain insurance markets.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SJR 28 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the attorney general to prosecute certain offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Consumer Protection | Financial--General | Insurance--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HB 97 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to policy forms for certain residential property insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 101 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to mediation of certain claims involving unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 114 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to rates for certain lines of property and casualty insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HB 116 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the Texas Residential Property Insurance Plan Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | TEXAS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE PLAN
HB 121 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to policy forms for personal fire and homeowners insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HB 122 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the withdrawal of certain insurers from the insurance market.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HB 123 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to specialized training for certain insurance adjusters.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 125 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to requirements for underwriting guidelines used in writing certain consumer lines of insurance; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HB 211 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the purchase of insurance by certain municipalities through competitive bidding and proposal procedures.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Insurance--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 392 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of public insurance adjusters; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE ADJUSTERS | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 393 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to a customer satisfaction survey in relation to property and casualty insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform
HB 472 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to requirements for certain licensing programs administered by the state fire marshal.
House: Insurance Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE MARSHAL | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 546 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to liability insurance coverage for certain nursing institutions.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
HB 639 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to rate information to be filed by certain insurers of residential property; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 683 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the cancellation of certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 696 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to the prohibition of the use of credit reports in certain insurance underwriting decisions; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT REPORTS | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 876 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain public information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Open Records
HB 881 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a prompt acceptance or denial of a claim for benefits under a disability insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE--DISABILITY | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 920 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the use of credit scoring in certain personal lines of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 922 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to financial responsibility requirements for certain persons licensed or permitted under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Insurance--General
HB 1241 78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to measures to protect the state from theft, lost lottery tickets, or other losses incurred by or in connection with lottery sales agents.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1242 78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to insurance for lottery sales agents and contractors to cover the theft or loss of certain lottery tickets.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1285 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the regulation of certain companies that provide for-profit legal service contracts; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1380 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain products offered in connection with a consumer loan.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Financial--General | Insurance--General | LOANS
HB 1485 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to underwriting guidelines for residential property insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | WATER DAMAGE
HB 1491 78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to utilization review and independent review of certain health care services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1552 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to collateral protection insurance.
House: Financial Institutions
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Financial--General | Insurance--General
HB 1561 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to nonforfeiture amounts of certain annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Life & Annuities
HB 1639 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of certain fire protection sprinkler system journeymen and apprentices.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1710 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to implementation of a premium tax credit for certain investments by insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 1727 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to insurance withdrawal plans and requirements, and increasing its applicability.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1809 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to requirements regarding motor vehicle insurance and proof of financial responsibility; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2007 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to elimination of the state payment for certain national insurance database fees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2160 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain persons who rent real property for residential use.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 2246 78-0 (2003)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to rating guidelines for medical professional liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 2396 78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, FrankSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of and insurance requirements for certain Veterans' Land Board programs.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
| Housing--Veterans | Insurance--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 2491 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to liability insurance requirements applicable to certain child-placing agencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--General
HB 2546 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the land application of certain sludge.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
| Environment--Solid Waste | Insurance--General | SEWAGE SLUDGE
HB 2603 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS
HB 2922 78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Insurance--General | Statutory Revision
HB 3031 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the regulation of certain lines of property and casualty insurance.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3108 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Bill
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the Commissioner of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 3396 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the requirement of architects and engineers to carry errors and omissions insurance.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3405 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to reporting of claims information by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 3406 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to rates for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 3409 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the withdrawal of an insurer from writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers in this state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 3532 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to title insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General
HR 1772 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
| AUDITOR, STATE | BINGO | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Ethics | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTITY THEFT | Insurance--General | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Oil & Gas | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 228 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to public access to underwriting guidelines used by insurers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform | Open Records
SB 310 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to rate information to be filed by certain insurers of residential property; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 312 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to civil liability of and liability insurance for certain nursing institutions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
SB 422 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to requirements regarding motor vehicle insurance and proof of financial responsibility; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 597 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain companies that provide for-profit legal service contracts; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Insurance--General | Lawyers | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 611 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to printing a social security number on an identification card or other identification device; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Insurance--General | SOCIAL SECURITY
SB 637 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to elimination of the state payment for certain national insurance database fees.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 701 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the purchase of insurance by certain municipalities through competitive bidding and proposal procedures.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Insurance--General | Purchasing--Local
SB 777 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to implementation of a premium tax credit for certain investments by insurers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
SB 942 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for landlords who sell renter's insurance to residential tenants.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 956 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to reduction in benefit fraud and claim overpayments in unemployment compensation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FRAUD | Insurance--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1211 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to collateral protection insurance.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Insurance--General
SB 1281 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 1293 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a customer satisfaction survey in relation to property and casualty insurers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform
SB 1296 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the cancellation of certain insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1324 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Insurance--General | Statutory Revision
SB 1351 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the land application of certain sludge.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Solid Waste | Insurance--General | SEWAGE SLUDGE
SB 1508 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the administration of and insurance requirements for certain Veterans' Land Board programs.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Housing--Veterans | Insurance--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 1604 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to discrimination in the sale of insurance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Insurance--General
SB 1614 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Homer, Mark
Relating to imposing a civil penalty for violation of certain restrictions relating to genetic information.
House: Economic Development Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--General
SB 1668 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the sale of insurance by financial institutions employed by a trustee.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Financial--General | Insurance--General
SB 1682 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to rates for professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE RATES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 1683 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the withdrawal of an insurer from writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 1684 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to reporting of claims information by insurers writing professional liability insurance for physicians and health care providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 1832 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to flood insurance notice to residential tenants.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FLOODS | Insurance--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 1844 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the liability insurance and security requirements for wood treaters and other persons engaged in the business of structural pest control.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES
SB 1952 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Rules suspended
| AUDITOR, STATE | BINGO | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Ethics | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTITY THEFT | Insurance--General | JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON POSTCONVICTION EXONERATIONS | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Oil & Gas | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 23 78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to budgetary and other fiscal management matters affecting state government or certain regional entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
| Governor | Insurance--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Open Records | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | State Finances--Budget | TELECONFERENCING
HB 24 78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the organization and operations of, and fiscal matters affecting, certain state entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Environment--Solid Waste | Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Open Records | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | TELECONFERENCING
HB 39 78-1 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the reinsurance of certain insurance business.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 56 78-1 (2003)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the qualification and appointment of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Government Reform
Received from the House
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Officers
HB 64 78-1 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the abandonment of proceeds distributable on reorganization of an insurance company.
House: Government Reform
Received from the House
| Insurance--General
SB 19 78-1 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | Legislature | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PRISON PRIVATIZATION, SELECT COMMITTEE ON | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | State Finances--Budget | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TELECONFERENCING | TRAVEL | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 7 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the abandonment of proceeds distributable on reorganization of an insurance company.
House: Government Reform
Reported engrossed
| Insurance--General | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 16 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Government Reform
Reported engrossed
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Officers
HB 24 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making an appropriation.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUEL CELLS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PERMITS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | State Officers | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 7 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--General | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TELECONFERENCING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 18 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the abandonment of proceeds from the demutualization of an insurance company.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| Insurance--General
HB 21 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | State Officers
HR 344 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TELECONFERENCING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 2 78-3 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the organization, board membership, and functions of certain governmental agencies and to the transfer of certain functions to other governmental agencies.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PERMITS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 13 78-4 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to title insurance obtained for certain commercial transactions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 184 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to filing and public availability of rates charged by certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General
HB 185 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to cancellation of certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 304 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the application of the flexible rating system to insurance written by county mutual insurance companies, Lloyd's associations, and reciprocal or interinsurance exchanges.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform
HB 311 77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the authority of a school district to select a sole broker of record for the purpose of purchasing insurance.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 338 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to information related to criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation, or nondisclosure in connection with an insurance transaction.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FRAUD | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 471 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to insurance agent commissions paid by small employer carriers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 548 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the conduct of the business of certain surety companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General
HB 614 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to requiring insurers to report rates and rate changes to the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 949 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to premium rates for certain small employer health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1000 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association and to participation of nursing homes in that association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
HB 1036 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to disclosure of certain information to insurance claimants.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 1195 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to rates, forms, and maintenance taxes for commercial automobile insurance.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General
HB 1203 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage by state agencies and to workers' compensation insurance benefits provided by certain state agencies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--General | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1324 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to attorney's fees paid in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 1325 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to abolishing the independent office of public insurance counsel and transferring the powers and duties of the office to the Texas Department of Insurance; abolishing the assessment for the office of public insurance counsel.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 1382 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to certain insurance carrier information required in workers' compensation proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1398 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to an exemption from the examination requirement for certain risk managers.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1620 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to liability insurance for certain persons licensed or permitted under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Insurance--General
HB 1920 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to the transfer, sale, or assignment of structured settlements.
House: Civil Practices
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROTECTION ACT
HB 1945 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 1966 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from form and rate filing requirements for commercial motor vehicle insurance and certain insurance policies issued to large risks.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
HB 2099 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbances of a child.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2100 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain persons who sell contracts regulated by the Texas Department of Banking for prepaid funeral benefits.
House: Insurance
Postponed
| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2206 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prepaid funeral contracts.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Financial--General | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Insurance--General
HB 2678 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the repair of a motor vehicle under an insurance policy; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2811 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Insurance--General | Statutory Revision
HB 2826 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the adoption of a uniform explanation of payment form by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2829 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to loss control requirements for certain lines of insurance.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2830 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to unauthorized insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
HB 2895 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the property insurance claims review advisory committee of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HB 3055 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to authorizing a county to pay the costs of an owner-controlled insurance program with the proceeds of certain securities issued by the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Insurance--General
HB 3079 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain taxes and fees administered by the comptroller under the Insurance Code and other insurance laws of this state.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 3151 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the right of an insurance carrier to contest the compensability of an injury in a workers' compensation case.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3177 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to certain investments and rate reductions by insurance companies and related organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3327 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to production of documents produced in response to an investigation by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Open Records
HB 3328 77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to privacy rules for health information for insurance companies and licensees of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--General
HB 3477 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to venue for certain actions under the insurance laws of this state.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General
HB 3497 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to certain practices of title insurance companies in providing area and boundary coverage.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Insurance--General
HB 3529 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the regulation of self-insurance trusts.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | TRUSTS
HCR 295 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David
Urging congress to maintain states' authority to regulate the business of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HR 1386 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1203.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--General | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 278 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to rates, forms, and maintenance taxes for commercial automobile insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General
SB 415 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association and to participation of nursing homes in that association.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--General | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
SB 601 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to certain investments and rate reductions by insurance companies and related organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
SB 605 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to approval by the Texas Department of Insurance for certain holding company affiliations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 622 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to authorizing a county to pay the costs of an owner-controlled insurance program with the proceeds of certain securities issued by the county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | County Government--Finance | Insurance--General
SB 662 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to combining the office of public insurance counsel, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the office of public interest counsel of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission into a single independent office of public interest counsel; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Environment--General | Insurance--General | OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 712 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Relating to the privacy of certain information provided by consumers to insurers and other related entities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Consumer Protection | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--General | RIGHT OF PRIVACY
SB 943 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to monitoring of the conduct of insurers that engage in the business of workers' compensation insurance in this state; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 994 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to loss control programs for insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1004 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to regulating the unauthorized practice of the business of insurance; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Reform
SB 1329 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to compliance with proof of financial responsibility requirements for the operation of a motor vehicle.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1361 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Insurance--General | Statutory Revision
SB 1391 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the venue for an action alleging a violation of an insurance law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--General | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1395 77-0 (2001)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the right of an insurance carrier to contest the compensability of an injury in a workers' compensation case.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1571 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to standard physician contract forms for use in managed care plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH CARE SERVICES CONTRACT PANEL | HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT PANEL ACT | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE
SB 1658 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to production of documents in response to an investigation by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Insurance--General
SB 1675 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the conduct of the business of certain surety companies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General
SB 1689 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1690 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the taxation of insurance companies and certain insurance agents.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1707 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain practices of title insurance companies in providing area and boundary coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Insurance--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1793 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to meetings of the commissioner of insurance with the board of directors of certain guaranty associations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 107 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alvarado, Leo
Relating to a prohibition of certain underwriting decisions based on credit reports; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| CREDIT REPORTS | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 203 76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to cancellation of certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 362 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, SuzannaSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 622 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to immunity in certain insurance fraud investigations.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform
HB 823 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Insurance--General
HB 1029 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for competitive bidding and proposal procedures in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| City Government--General | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Insurance--General | Purchasing--Local
HB 1089 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to fraternal benefit societies.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--General
HB 1092 76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the application of the flexible rating system to insurance written by county mutual insurance companies, Lloyd's associations, and reciprocal or interinsurance exchanges.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform
HB 1098 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to enforcement of the Flood Control and Insurance Act in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOOD CONTROL & INSURANCE ACT | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions | Water--General
HB 1216 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to third party claims against an insured covered under a liability insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General
HB 1354 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to requiring notice of certain appeal rights to a person insured or applying for medical liability insurance provided through a joint underwriting association.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Insurance--General
HB 1431 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to payment of an administering insurer or third party administrator by the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General
HB 1453 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to coverage under a title insurance policy issued with respect to residential real property.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1613 76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the repair of a motor vehicle under an insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 1668 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to fraudulent claims for medical or health care benefits submitted under certain state programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1787 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the ability of an insurer to obtain a release from liability; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| CHEMICALS, VOLATILE | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1805 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the exemption of insurance benefits from garnishment, attachment, execution, or other seizure.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Insurance--General | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1829 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to membership in the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
| Insurance--General | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN., TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1837 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to certain insurance taxes.
House: Insurance Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Taxation--General
HB 1898 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to credit property insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1930 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to insurance provided by or through certain development corporations created by certain political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 2096 76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the control of health insurance fraud.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| FRAUD | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 2194 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the criminal prosecution of insurance fraud.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Insurance--General
HB 2434 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to insurance provided by or through certain development corporations created by certain political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 2493 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the conduct of the business of certain surety companies.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--General
HB 2559 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to increasing the policy limit on stipulated insurance company policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Insurance--General
HB 2691 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the sale, assignment, or transfer of structured settlements.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 2710 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to unfair insurance practices.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--General
HB 2847 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to receiverships and guaranty associations.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Insurance--General
HB 2941 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain home protection insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Insurance--General | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 3022 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the regulation of health insurance, health care plans provided by health maintenance organizations, and other health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Health--Children's Insurance | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 3040 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the enactment of the Structured Settlement Protection Act as an amendment to the Texas Insurance Code; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROTECTION ACT
HB 3041 76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to prompt payment of insurance claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3042 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to investment requirements for certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Insurance--General
HB 3086 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of unauthorized insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3154 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Health--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Statutory Revision
HB 3189 76-0 (1999)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the sale, servicing, installation, or monitoring of fire alarms, fire detection devices, or other alarm systems.
House: Public Safety Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 3207 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the requirements for insurance coverage for district clerks.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Insurance--General
HB 3304 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the books and records of certain insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Insurance--General
HB 3359 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the benchmark rating system for certain lines of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General
HB 3475 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the prompt payment of claims to first party claimants under Article 21.55, Insurance Code.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General
HB 3490 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to audits of billing of insurance defense counsel.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Insurance--General
HB 3522 76-0 (1999)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to a mandatory limitation on premium increases for certain policyholders who are 65 years of age or older.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Aging | Insurance--General
HB 3714 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to collateral protection insurance.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COLLATERAL PROTECTION INSURANCE ACT | Financial--General | Insurance--General | LOANS
HB 3730 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FRAUD | INSURANCE FRAUD PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Insurance--General | Insurance--Reform | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HCR 234 76-0 (1999)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Directing the Texas Department of Insurance and the Office of Public Insurance Counsel to conduct a study comparing quality, customer satisfaction, and financial measures among various types of HMOs.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 91 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to authorizing title auditors to audit and review escrow and trust accounts of title insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from calendar
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | ESCROW | Insurance--General | TRUSTS
SB 142 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to enforcement of the Flood Control and Insurance Act in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOOD CONTROL & INSURANCE ACT | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions | Water--General
SB 321 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to collection of attorney's fees in certain contract actions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Lawyers
SB 333 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Insurance--General
SB 899 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to certain investments and rate reductions by insurance companies and related organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
House passage as amended reported
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 901 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to dividends payable to policyholders under certain group insurance programs.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 984 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to insurers' written statements of the reasons for cancellation, declination, or nonrenewal of certain insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Insurance--General
SB 1034 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of a court of appeals to purchase or acquire liability insurance.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Insurance--General
SB 1076 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain types of noncredit insurance and other products offered in connection with a consumer loan.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Financial--General | Insurance--General | LOANS
SB 1153 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to fraternal benefit societies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/00
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--General
SB 1191 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the repair of a motor vehicle under an insurance policy; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
SB 1273 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to collateral protection insurance.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--General
SB 1467 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/99
| Health--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Statutory Revision
SB 1589 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to fraudulent claims for medical or health care benefits submitted under certain state programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately
| FRAUD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--General | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1610 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to insurance credit for the use of compressed air foam technology in fire-fighting equipment.
House: Insurance Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1740 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the transfer of structured settlements.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROTECTION ACT
SB 1787 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of insurance and to requirements regarding motor vehicle insurance; establishing business offenses; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
SB 1809 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the eligibility of certain higher education employees to participate in group programs under the Texas Employees Uniform Group Insurance Benefits Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 263 75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the use of certain genetic information by insurers.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 434 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to assistance by regional education service centers and the Texas Department of Insurance to school districts in meeting district insurance needs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 671 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alvarado, LeoSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a prohibition of certain underwriting decisions based on credit reports; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
| Human Relations | Insurance--General
HB 879 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a professional liability insurance premium discount for attorneys who provide pro bono legal services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 906 75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to approval by a lienholder required for payment of an insurance claim; providing a civil penalty.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 923 75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to certain insurance benefits and annuity proceeds.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General
HB 1287 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the refund of assessments and the transfer of funds among accounts of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Insurance--General
HB 1339 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to insurance industry advisory organizations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Sunset Bills
HB 1551 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to application by the Texas Department of Insurance of provisions adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 1552 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of insurance to adopt rules for general application.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 1708 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to assignment of certain premium tax credits.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Insurance--General
HB 1901 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain sanctions imposed by the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 1902 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to administrative procedures for certain orders and decisions of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 1963 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to dedicating interest earned on trust accounts of title insurance companies to the housing trust fund.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Housing | HOUSING TRUST FUND | Insurance--General | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2015 75-0 (1997)
Author: Burnam, LonSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the redesignation of certain articles of the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--General
HB 2024 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to permitting policyholder dividends for multiple lines of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General
HB 2062 75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to rate proceedings before the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 2166 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the tax imposed on title insurance premiums.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Insurance--General | Taxation--State
HB 2373 75-0 (1997)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to notice of changes to the capital stock of an insurance company.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--General
HB 2430 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to community investment by certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Financial--General | Insurance--General
HB 2457 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of insurance fraud and engaging in organized criminal activity for which the underlying offense is insurance fraud.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Insurance--General
HB 2484 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to an exemption for certain insurance companies regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance from licensing requirements regarding the issuance of bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Posting rule suspended
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2700 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the administrative review of class action lawsuits involving insurers or related entities.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 2751 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to regulation of policy forms for certain lines of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General
HB 2869 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to certain bonds executed by sureties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Financial--General | Insurance--General
HB 2873 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the policy forms for certain large risk insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Insurance--General
HB 3008 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to certain inquiries made by the Texas Department of Insurance and information from those inquiries.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 3028 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the collection of insurance data.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 3032 75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to receiverships and guaranty associations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General
HB 3158 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain bonds executed by sureties.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--General
HB 3198 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to judiciary remedy for an entity described in Section 20A Texas Insurance Code.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Insurance--General
HB 3223 75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to rate filings for certain lines of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General
HB 3264 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and policy forms of certain lines of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Insurance--General
HB 3364 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to fraudulent statements in the filing of insurance claims.
House: Insurance
Reported favorably as substituted
| Insurance--General
HB 3601 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--General
SB 599 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain insurance benefits and annuity proceeds.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General
SB 1076 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to prohibited activities of officers, directors, and certain shareholders of insurance companies.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Ethics | Insurance--General
SB 1128 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to certain construction bonds executed by sureties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--General
SB 1197 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the cost estimate of Texas Department of Insurance rules.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 1278 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to assignment of certain premium tax credits.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--General
SB 1291 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to permitting policyholder dividends for multiple lines of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Insurance--General
SB 1378 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the exemption for large risk insurance policies.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--General
SB 1498 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to rate filings for certain lines of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--General
SB 1499 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the regulation and policy forms of certain lines of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Agriculture | Insurance--General
SB 1565 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the qualifications and compensation of persons performing examinations of insurance organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1626 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain offenses involving insurance fraud; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Insurance--General
SB 1775 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creating the Insurance Fraud Prevention Board and the insurance fraud prevention fund and making an appropriation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE FRAUD PREVENTION BOARD | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1894 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the authority of the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules for general application.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1895 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to application by the Texas Department of Insurance of provisions adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
SB 1940 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to a charge for certain types of noncredit insurance and products.
Senate: Economic Development
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General
SB 1948 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the treatment of certain annuities as charitable gift annuities and the application of the Insurance Code and certain other laws to charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Point of order sustained
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--General
HB 148 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to consumer protection for unfair competition and unfair practices for the business of insurance.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--General
HB 343 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of discrimination in the determination of eligibility for employment, occupational licenses, and insurance coverage based on the use of genetic testing.
House: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
| Health--General | Human Relations | Insurance--General | Labor--General
HB 770 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the attorney for service of process of certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Insurance--General
HB 772 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain persons who are prohibited from representing others before the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 774 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to certain technical corrections to the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Insurance--General
HB 775 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to corporations transacting certain insurance business.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Corporations & Associations | Insurance--General
HB 776 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the acceptance of certain federal funds by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 873 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the regulation of premium finance companies.
House: Insurance
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Financial--General | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 878 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dear, Homer
Relating to prepaid legal services contracts.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 987 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alvarado, Leo
Relating to a prohibition of the use of certain underwriting guidelines.
House: Insurance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Insurance--General
HB 1367 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain acts of unfair discrimination in the business of insurance and certain methods, programs, and mechanisms for providing property and casualty insurance in underserved areas; providing administrative penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Human Relations | Insurance--General | REDLINING
HB 1414 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to provisions governing insurance fraud, creating a penal offense; and making an appropriation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Insurance--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1423 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--General
HB 1424 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain reports filed by insurers with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General
HB 1446 74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to administration and collection of certain insurance taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 1487 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of the offense of insurance fraud.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Insurance--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1853 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--General
HB 1985 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the collection of insurance data.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General
HB 1987 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Insurance--General
HB 2175 74-0 (1995)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to settlement of and payment of claims under an insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
| Insurance--General
HB 2256 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, JohnSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to viatical settlements.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Insurance--General
HB 2257 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, JohnSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain inquiries made by the Texas Department of Insurance and information from those inquiries.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--General
HB 2501 74-0 (1995)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to insurance requirements for certain persons who engage in a business regarding fire alarms or fire detection devices.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| FIRE ALARM DEVICES/COMPANIES | Insurance--General
HB 2605 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the establishment of a program to facilitate resolution of policy holder complaints.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
| Insurance--General
HB 2635 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain bonds executed by sureties.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Financial--General | Insurance--General
HB 2637 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to regulation of the business of insurance.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--General
HB 2647 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the rules for general application of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General
HB 2710 74-0 (1995)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability of the Insurance Holding Company System Regulatory Act.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Insurance--General
HB 2793 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, JohnSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of insurance holding companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Insurance--General
HB 2911 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to financial solvency requirements for certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | SELECT COMMITTEE ON NAIC | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2952 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, PeteSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the procedure for service of process, notice, or demand on the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
HB 3000 74-0 (1995)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to information related to criminal activity, fraud, material misrepresentation, or nondisclosure in connection with an insurance transaction.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--General
HB 3001 74-0 (1995)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Providing for a penalty for certain fraudulent activity in the business of insurance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Insurance--General
HB 3047 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to continuous insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--General
HB 3104 74-0 (1995)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to an exemption of certain charitable gift annuities from regulation under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--General
SB 142 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to fair access to certain insurance coverage.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--General | RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INSURANCE PLAN ASSN. TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 306 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of premium finance companies.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Financial--General | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 333 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to discrimination in the availability of insurance coverage.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Human Relations | Insurance--General
SB 355 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the offense of insurance claim fraud; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Crimes--Against Property | Insurance--General
SB 468 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of premium finance companies.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Financial--General | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 474 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the prohibition of discrimination by certain surety companies.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | Human Relations | Insurance--General
SB 641 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to administration and collection of certain insurance taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 829 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of market assistance programs by the Commissioner of Insurance.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General
SB 1026 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to certain bonds executed by sureties.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Insurance--General
SB 1101 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to injunctive proceedings by the attorney general against persons engaged in the insurance business.
Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Insurance--General
SB 1165 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to insurance rates and policy forms for certain lines of insurance.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--General
SB 1251 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to an exemption of certain charitable gift annuities from regulation under the Insurance Code.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--General
SB 1347 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to securing or guaranteeing payment on in-kind sales through insurance contracts or other agreements.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Insurance--General
SB 1351 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to provisions governing insurance fraud, creating a penal offense; and making an appropriation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Insurance--General | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1365 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Dear, Homer
Relating to prepaid legal services contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
| Insurance--General | Lawyers
SB 1434 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to collection of insurance data.
Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
| Insurance--General
SB 1638 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to prohibited activities of officers, directors, and certain shareholders of certain entities regulated under the Insurance Code.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Ethics | Insurance--General
HB 113 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an insurance claim payment held by a lender during repair of residential real property subject to security interest.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| Insurance--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1461 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to insurance regulation and to the continuation, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of public insurance counsel; providing administrative penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PLAN ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RATE & POLICY FORM REGULATION, SELECT COMMITTEE ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
HB 1568 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dear, HomerSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to an exemption from certain requirements regarding prepaid legal services contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--General | Lawyers
HB 1598 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, DelwinSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to types of credit insurance and collateral protection insurance in loan contracts.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| Financial--General | Insurance--General
HB 2138 73-0 (1993)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to examination and investigations of premium finance companies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General
HB 2272 73-0 (1993)
Author: Martin, Mike
Relating to the regulation of utilization review agents.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2665 73-0 (1993)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the regulation of the insurance industry.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 70 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to fees for certain amusement rides.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--General
SB 417 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to creditor-required or arranged insurance on certain loans and credit transactions.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Insurance--General
SB 1064 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to insurance regulation and to the continuation, powers, and duties of the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of public insurance counsel; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RATE & POLICY FORM REGULATION, SELECT COMMITTEE ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
SB 1081 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to types of credit insurance in loan contracts.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Financial--General | Insurance--General
SB 1088 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to transactions that do not constitute doing an insurance business in this state.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--General
SB 1246 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation of certain business and insurance transactions by entities involved in the insurance industry; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS TRANSACTED WITH PRODUCER CONTROLLED INSURER ACT | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 19 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--General
HB 20 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Insurance and to the election of the members of that board.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--General
HB 712 72-0 (1991)
Author: Cavazos, EddieSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to State Board of Insurance authority to prohibit collection of information concerning the credit worthiness of insurance applicants of insureds.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in subcommittee
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--General
HB 1005 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain bonds provided by surety companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| BONDS | Insurance--General
HB 2024 72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to funding the operations of the State Board of Insurance from the general revenue fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2072 72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the authority of State Board of Insurance employees to use search warrants.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in subcommittee
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--General | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2073 72-0 (1991)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the registration with the State Board of Insurance of certain entities that provide insurance or insurance-related services; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--General
HB 2115 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to requirements that certain actions involving an insurance corporation and a resident of this state be brought in the courts of this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
| Insurance--General
HB 2185 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the refund of unearned insurance premiums in connection with a retail installment contract.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with amendments
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General
HB 2186 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the refund of unearned insurance premiums in connection with a retail installment contract.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with amendments
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General
HB 2313 72-0 (1991)
Author: Martin, Mike
Relating to representation of an insured for claims under an insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General
HB 2376 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to amending Article 5.43-2, Texas Insurance Code to provide for the authority of the State Board of Insurance to adopt regulations concerning licensees and regulated equipment.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
| Insurance--General
HB 2770 72-0 (1991)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to financing of the states insurance regulatory function and to the imposition and use of insurance maintenance taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 354 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the purchase of insurance by municipalities without competitive bidding.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Insurance--General | Purchasing--Local
SB 967 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to requirements that certain actions involving an insurance corporation and a resident of this state be brought in the courts of this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
| Insurance--General
SB 1308 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to taxation of gross insurance premium receipts.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
| Insurance--General | Taxation--State
SB 1458 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to waiver of payment of certain insurance deductibles.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Insurance by President
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Insurance--General
HB 68 72-1 (1991)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the supervision, conservation, and liquidation of insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 99 72-2 (1991)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the salary of the commissioner of insurance; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Insurance--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Officers
SB 10 72-3 (1992)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to Department of Insurance review of mental health benefit claims.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
