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TX HB3899
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Paul
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Texas Insurance Commissioner from adopting or enforcing rules based on interstate, national, or international environmental, social, and governance (ESG) models, ratings, or standards unless specifically authorized by state statute
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Bars the Commissioner from requiring insurers to comply with National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) rules, regulations, or accounting standards developed using ESG assessment criteria without express statutory authorization
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Defines key terms including "environmental assessment" (climate change response/vulnerability), "social assessment" (human capital practices, product safety, supply chain effects), and "governance assessment" (ethical principles, board composition, pay policies)
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Applies to rules that may adversely affect Texas's economy, business productivity, employment levels, or resident health and safety
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Allows any person to file a declaratory judgment action challenging rules adopted in violation of these provisions, with courts authorized to invalidate non-compliant rules; effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
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.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Referred to Insurance
3/27/2025