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TX HB2841

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Smithee

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows structures certified as meeting FORTIFIED home, multifamily, or commercial construction standards published by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to qualify as an alternative to the standard certificate of compliance for Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) coverage

  • Permits TWIA to insure structures constructed, altered, remodeled, enlarged, repaired, or added to on or after June 19, 2009, that lack a standard certificate of compliance if they have IBHS FORTIFIED certification

  • Exempts structures qualifying under the new FORTIFIED certification provision from certain existing insurance policy requirements under Section 2210.259

  • Requires TWIA to propose amendments to its plan of operation to conform with these changes as soon as practicable after the effective date

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to structures constructed or modified on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to Texas Windstorm Insurance Association underwriting standards for structures that meet certain construction standards.

Insurance

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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