Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB2077 amends the Texas Insurance Code to relax familial and professional conflict-of-interest restrictions for the Texas Mutual Insurance Company (TMIC) Board of Directors. This legislation expands the pool of eligible candidates by narrowing disqualification criteria to first-degree relatives and direct competitors in the workers' compensation market, effective September 1, 2025.
Sen. Judith Zaffirini·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Texas Department of Insurance • Texas Mutual Insurance Company (Board Governance Committee)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB2077
SB2077 amends the Texas Insurance Code to relax familial and professional conflict-of-interest restrictions for the Texas Mutual Insurance Company (TMIC) Board of Directors. This legislation expands the pool of eligible candidates by narrowing disqualification criteria to first-degree relatives and direct competitors in the workers' compensation market, effective September 1, 2025.
SB2077 was authored by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini during the Regular Session.
SB2077 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 19, 2025.
SB2077 is enforced by Texas Department of Insurance and Texas Mutual Insurance Company (Board Governance Committee).
The regulatory priority for SB2077 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB2077 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB2077 addresses topics including insurance, insurance--general, labor, labor--workers' compensation and texas mutual insurance company.
Key dates for SB2077: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB2077 primarily affects insurance companies and financial institutions, employers and workforce development organizations. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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