HB 1991
88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2880
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the administration of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1140
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1217
88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1659
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | OFFICIAL COTTON GROWERS' BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 1860
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 245
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 713
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | AUDITOR, STATE | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2631
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1509
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the adequacy and effectiveness of managed care plan networks.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1796
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
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 336
85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 201
85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 3085
84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
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 494
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms on the Internet.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1649
84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the duties and powers of the office of public insurance counsel concerning the adequacy of networks offered in this state by managed care plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 1907
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to review by the office of public insurance counsel of rate filings by health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 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 2853
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan rates.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 19
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to certain residential and other structures and mitigation of loss to those structures resulting from natural catastrophes; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Consumer Protection | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS | ROOFING CONTRACTORS ADVISORY BOARD | Taxation--Sales | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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 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 979
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the determination by a motor vehicle insurer of the value of a vehicle declared a total loss.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
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
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 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
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 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 1655
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to transparency and propagation of information regarding personal automobile and residential property insurance rates, policies, and complaints.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
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 3120
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the maximum allowable premium rate increase for small employer health benefit plans.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HCR 291
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 4583.
Received from the House
| AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Corrective | STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION | Sunset Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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 2024
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the maximum allowable premium rate increase for small employer health benefit plans.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 1489
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a consumer assistance program for health benefit plan consumers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
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 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 2430
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to a consumer assistance program for health benefit plan consumers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Consumer Protection | HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN CONSUMERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | Insurance--Health & Accident | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
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 771
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a consumers' guide for employers regarding health benefit plans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Consumer Protection | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
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
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
HB 2328
71-0 (1989)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Public Insurance Counsel.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Reform | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 415
71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Public Insurance Counsel.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Insurance--Reform | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF