Loading chat...

TX SB2077

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

Click for details

Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies disqualification criteria for Texas Mutual Insurance Company board members by narrowing the family relationship restriction from second degree to first degree by consanguinity or affinity

  • Removes the prohibition on individuals residing in the same household as someone with disqualifying connections from serving on the board

  • Disqualifies individuals or their first-degree relatives who are licensed insurance agents, serve in any capacity for insurers writing workers' compensation insurance in Texas, or have ownership/financial interests in such insurers

  • Allows current board members serving before the effective date to complete their terms regardless of the new qualification requirements

  • Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both chambers, or September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met; passed Senate 30-0 on April 16, 2025, and House 122-0 on May 2, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.

Labor

Last Action

Effective immediately

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance4/22/2025
Business & Commerce3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available