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TX HB2275

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires surplus lines insurance contracts for risks located wholly in Texas that contain arbitration agreements to mandate arbitration be conducted in Texas and governed by Texas law

  • Allows arbitration to be held at a different venue only if the insurer provides written notice requesting the change, the policyholder agrees, and the insurer provides a premium credit covering the policyholder's costs from the venue change

  • Mandates that insurance contracts subject to these arbitration provisions must be interpreted in accordance with Texas law

  • Applies only to surplus lines insurance contracts delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.

Insurance

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

5/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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