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TX SB2861

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 36.110 of the Insurance Code to require the Commissioner of Insurance to use negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, when adopting department rules, changing this from a policy that previously only "encouraged" such use

  • Maintains the existing policy encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, for resolving internal and external disputes under the department's jurisdiction

  • Requires the Commissioner of Insurance to adopt rules implementing these changes no later than January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to negotiated rulemaking by the commissioner of insurance.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Co-author authorized

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce4/7/2025

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