Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB2467 mandates a salary reclassification for State Fire Marshal peace officers to "Schedule C," increasing state expenditures by approximately $1. 03 million annually beginning Fiscal Year 2026. Because these funds are drawn from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Operating Account (Fund 36), insurance carriers must anticipate a corresponding increase in their maintenance tax assessments to cover this pass-through cost.
Rep. Gary Vandeaver·House Bill·Regular Session
State Auditor's Office • State Fire Marshal's Office • Texas Department of Insurance
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
None. This is a statutory tax assessment levied on the carrier. It does not trigger change-in-law provisions in vendor contracts or policyholder agreements.
None. This legislation strictly governs state agency personnel (State Fire Marshal investigators). It imposes no new hiring or training mandates on private sector employers.
None. No new filings are required. The tax increase will be reflected automatically in the annual maintenance tax invoice generated by the Comptroller/TDI.
Variable Maintenance Tax Increase.
The law adds ~$1.03 million annually to the TDI Operating Account (Fund 36).
The "Self-Leveling" Denominator.
While the cost increase ($1.03M) is fixed, the tax *rate* applied to carriers depends on the total statewide gross premium volume.
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Common questions about HB2467
HB2467 mandates a salary reclassification for State Fire Marshal peace officers to "Schedule C," increasing state expenditures by approximately $1. 03 million annually beginning Fiscal Year 2026. Because these funds are drawn from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Operating Account (Fund 36), insurance carriers must anticipate a corresponding increase in their maintenance tax assessments to cover this pass-through cost.
HB2467 was authored by Texas Representative Gary Vandeaver during the Regular Session.
HB2467 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB2467 is enforced by State Auditor's Office, State Fire Marshal's Office and Texas Department of Insurance.
The regulatory priority for HB2467 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB2467 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB2467 addresses topics including fire fighters & police, fire fighters & police--general, salaries & expenses, fire marshal and peace officers.
Key dates for HB2467: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Classify the position of commissioned peace officer employed as an investigator by the State Fire Marshal's Office as a Schedule C position. (2025-09-01). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB2467 primarily affects insurance companies and financial institutions. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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