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TX HB4532

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Oliverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires residential property insurers in Texas to offer an optional endorsement that covers roof replacement to meet enhanced standards, specifically the IBHS (Institute for Business and Home Safety) fortified home roof standards or other insurer-specified standards

  • Applies to all residential property and fire/allied lines insurers including capital stock companies, mutual companies, county mutuals, Lloyd's plans, and reciprocal exchanges

  • Exempts the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, FAIR Plan Association, and commercial insurance policies from the requirement

  • Allows insurers to charge an actuarially justified premium for the endorsement but does not require an additional charge; prohibits the insurance commissioner from setting or suggesting rates for the endorsement

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to policies delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to an endorsement for roof replacements to comply with certain standards for residential property insurance.

INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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