SRC-TJG H.B. 2922 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterH.B. 2922
78R4841 KKA-DBy: Marchant (Harris)
Administration
5-15-2003
Engrossed

DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

H.B. 2922 makes a nonsubstantive revision to statutes relating to the
Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain
related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and
penalties. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to
a state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

H.B. 2922 provides for a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to
the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain
related businesses, including conforming amendments, repeals, and
penalties. 

SECTION 1.  TITLE 3, INSURANCE CODE.  (Pages 1 - 69 of bill.)

TITLE 3.  DEPARTMENT FUNDS, FEES, AND TAXES

SUBTITLE A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBTITLE B.  INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES

SUBTITLE C.  INSURANCE MAINTENANCE TAXES

SUBTITLE D.  TITLE INSURANCE MAINTENANCE FEES

SUBTITLE E.  OTHER TAXES



SECTION 2.  TITLE 5, INSURANCE CODE.  (Pages 69 - 333 of bill.)

TITLE 5.  PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS

SUBTITLE A.  PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL

SUBTITLE B.  CONSUMER SERVICE PROVISIONS

SUBTITLE C.  DECEPTIVE, UNFAIR, AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES

SUBTITLE D.  PRIVACY

SUBTITLE E.  PREMIUM FINANCING

SUBTITLE F.  INSURANCE FRAUD


 
SECTION 3.  SUBTITLES A-G, TITLE 8, INSURANCE CODE.  (Pages 333 - 827 of
bill.) 

SUBTITLE A.  HEALTH COVERAGE IN GENERAL

SUBTITLE B.  GROUP HEALTH COVERAGE

SUBTITLE C.  MANAGED CARE

SUBTITLE D.  PREFERRED PROVIDER BENEFIT PLANS

SUBTITLE E.  BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER HEALTH COVERAGES

SUBTITLE F.  PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

SUBTITLE G.  HEALTH COVERAGE AVAILABILITY



SECTION 4.  SUBTITLE I, TITLE 8, INSURANCE CODE.  (Pages 827 - 852 of
bill.) 

SUBTITLE I.  SPECIALIZED COVERAGES


SECTION 5.  TITLE 9, INSURANCE CODE.  (Pages 852 - 864 of bill.)

TITLE 9.  PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO LIFE AND HEALTH COVERAGES


SECTION 6.  TITLE 11, INSURANCE CODE.  (Pages 864 - 1031 of bill.)

TITLE 11.  TITLE INSURANCE

SUBTITLE A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBTITLE B.  ORGANIZATION OF TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES

SUBTITLE C.  FINANCIAL SOLVENCY

SUBTITLE D.  TITLE INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS

SUBTITLE E.  THE BUSINESS OF TITLE INSURANCE



SECTION 7.  TITLE 13, INSURANCE CODE.  (Pages 1031 - 1239 of bill.)

TITLE 13.  REGULATION OF PROFESSIONALS

SUBTITLE A.  GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBTITLE B.  AGENTS

SUBTITLE C.  ADJUSTERS

SUBTITLE D.  OTHER PROFESSIONALS


SECTION 8.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1239 - 1244 of bill.)
 
SECTION 9.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1244 - 1246 of bill.)

SECTION 10.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1246 - 1247 of bill.)

SECTION 11.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Page 1247 of bill.)

SECTION 12.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1247 - 1248 of bill.)

SECTION 13.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1248 - 1249 of bill.)

SECTION 14.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1249 - 1250 of bill.)

SECTION 15.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Page 1250 of bill.)

SECTION 16.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Page 1251 of bill.)

SECTION 17.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1251 - 1252 of bill.)

SECTION 18.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Page 1252 of bill.)

SECTION 19.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1252 - 1253 of bill.)

SECTION 20.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Page 1253 of bill.)

SECTION 21.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1253 - 1254 of bill.)

SECTION 22.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1254 - 1255 of bill.)

SECTION 23.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1255 - 1256 of bill.)

SECTION 24.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Page 1256 of bill.)

SECTION 25.  CONFORMING AMENDMENT.  (Pages 1256 - 1258 of bill.)

SECTION 26.  REPEALER.  (Pages 1258 - 1260 of bill.)

SECTION 27.  LEGISLATIVE INTENT.  (Page 1260 of bill.)

SECTION 28.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  Effective date: April 1, 2005.