Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB2213 immediately restructures the eligibility requirements for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Board of Directors, expanding the pool of qualified candidates for insurers and agents. The legislation repeals the arbitrary 100-mile inland residency requirement and removes the statutory cap that previously limited the board to a single property and casualty agent.
Rep. Ann Johnson·House Bill·Regular Session
Texas Department of Insurance (Commissioner of Insurance) • Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (Board of Directors)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
While the statute is effective, two areas require careful monitoring for TDI interpretation:
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about HB2213
HB2213 immediately restructures the eligibility requirements for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Board of Directors, expanding the pool of qualified candidates for insurers and agents. The legislation repeals the arbitrary 100-mile inland residency requirement and removes the statutory cap that previously limited the board to a single property and casualty agent.
HB2213 was authored by Texas Representative Ann Johnson during the Regular Session.
HB2213 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB2213 is enforced by Texas Department of Insurance (Commissioner of Insurance) and Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (Board of Directors).
The regulatory priority for HB2213 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2213 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2213 addresses topics including insurance, insurance--property & casualty and windstorm insurance association, texas.
Key dates for HB2213: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB2213 primarily affects insurance companies and financial institutions, property owners and real estate professionals. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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