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TX SB264

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Perry

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the commissioner of insurance from issuing new certificates of approval for group self-insurance under workers' compensation on or after September 1, 2025, though existing certificates may still be amended

  • Requires the board of directors of the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund to submit a revised plan of operation by December 1, 2025, detailing how to wind down and dissolve both the guaranty fund and trust fund

  • Remaining money in the guaranty fund and trust fund must be distributed to "qualified groups" - those holding current certificates of approval that have not been determined insolvent

  • The commissioner must review and approve the wind-down plan, then issue an order for final distribution of funds once obligations are met

  • The guaranty fund, trust fund, and board of directors are formally dissolved 30 days after the commissioner issues the final distribution order

Legislative Description

Relating to discontinuing group self-insurance coverage and dissolving the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund and trust fund under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.

Labor

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Workforce Subcommittee4/22/2025
Business & Commerce2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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