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TX SB1644

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Schwertner

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Insurers using credit scores for personal lines property and casualty insurance must use credit reports issued within 90 days of policy issuance or renewal when taking adverse action against an insured

  • Insurers must review and update an insured's credit report at least every 36 months and adjust premiums based on the updated credit score

  • Insureds or their agents may request the insurer re-underwrite and re-rate their policy based on a current credit score once per 12-month period upon renewal

  • Insurers must notify consumers of their right to request policy re-rating when adverse action is taken based on credit information

  • Credit score update requirements do not apply if the insured is already in the most favorable pricing tier or if credit scoring is not used for that policy type; applies to policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.

Insurance

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance4/17/2025
Business & Commerce3/11/2025

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