Texas 89th Legislature
Insurance--insurers & Agents
6 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 8 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
6 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies.
Relating to group property and casualty insurance policies.
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.
Insurance--insurers & Agents Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (13)
Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies.
Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance policies.
Relating to certain trade practices related to life insurance, annuity contracts, and accident and health coverage.
Relating to certain trade practices related to life insurance, annuity contracts, and accident and health coverage.
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals younger than 65 years of age to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
Relating to group property and casualty insurance policies.
Relating to group property and casualty insurance policies.
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
Relating to health benefit plan preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and the direction of utilization review by physicians.
Relating to the exchange or surrender of an annuity contract.
Relating to the exchange or surrender of an annuity contract.
Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.
Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
Relating to the use of certain automated systems in, and certain adverse determinations made in connection with, the health benefit claims process.
Relating to an insurer's responsibility to review and audit a third-party administrator.
Relating to an insurer's responsibility to review and audit a third-party administrator.
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.
Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.
Relating to the landowner compensation program.
Relating to the landowner compensation program.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on insurance--insurers & agents passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 13 laws related to insurance--insurers & agents. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of insurance--insurers & agents policy in Texas.
- Did insurance--insurers & agents bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Insurance--insurers & Agents legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 Senate bills and 6 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most insurance--insurers & agents bills?
- The leading authors of insurance--insurers & agents legislation include Sen. Cesar Blanco (D) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Dennis Paul (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on insurance--insurers & agents issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for insurance--insurers & agents legislation?
- Among the 13 insurance--insurers & agents bills enacted, 6 have critical compliance urgency and 5 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to insurance--insurers & agents in Texas law?
- Insurance--insurers & Agents legislation frequently overlaps with Insurance, Insurance, Commissioner of, Insurance--property & Casualty. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for insurance--insurers & agents legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 8 of the 13 insurance--insurers & agents bills (62%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on insurance--insurers & agents policy.
- When do Texas insurance--insurers & agents laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some insurance--insurers & agents bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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