Amend CSSB 11 as follows:
      (1)  In SECTION 2 of the bill, in added Article 28B.07,
Insurance Code (House committee printing, page 19, line 7), strike
"(a)".
      (2)  In SECTION 2 of the bill, strike added Article
28B.07(b), Insurance Code (House committee printing, page 19, lines
9-12).
      (3)  In SECTION 2 of the bill, in added Chapter 28B,
Insurance Code (House committee printing, page 19, between lines 14
and 15), insert he following Articles:
      Art. 28B.09.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; CIVIL PENALTY. (a)  The
attorney general may institute an action for injunctive relief to
restrain a violation of this chapter.
      (b)  In addition to the injunctive relief provided by
Subsection (a), the attorney general may institute an action for
civil penalties against a covered entity or health care entity for
a violation of this chapter.  A civil penalty assessed under this
section may not be less than $3,000 for each violation.
      (c)  If  the  court  in  which an action under Subsection (b)
is pending finds that the violations have occurred with a frequency
as to constitute a pattern or practice, the court may assess a
civil penalty not to exceed $250,000.
      (b)  The civil penalty authorized by this article is in
addition to any other civil, administrative, or criminal action
provided by law.
      Art. 28B.10.  DISCIPLINARY ACTION. In addition to the
penalties prescribed by this chapter, a violation of this chapter
by a licensee is subject to investigation and disciplinary
proceedings, including probation or suspension.  Evidence of a
pattern or practice of violations under this chapter may subject
the licensee to license revocation.
      Art. 28B.11.  EXCLUSION FROM STATE PROGRAMS. In addition to
the penalties prescribed by this chapter, a licensee shall be
excluded from participating in any state-funded health care program
if there is evidence that the licensee engaged in a pattern or
practice of violating this chapter.
      Art. 28B.12.  AVAILABILITY  OF  OTHER  REMEDIES. This chapter
does not affect any right of a person under other law to bring a
cause of action or otherwise seek relief with respect to conduct
that is a violation of this chapter.