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Amend CSHB 2, in ARTICLE 2, PART B of the bill, by adding the 

following appropriately numbered SECTION and renumbering the 

subsequent SECTIONS of PART B accordingly :

	SECTION _____.  Section 1551.101, Insurance Code, is amended 

by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows:

	(c)  An individual who is a member of the State Board of 

Education is eligible to participate in the group benefits program 

as provided by Subsection (a).  Notwithstanding Subchapter G, the 

Texas Education Agency shall pay the state contribution costs of 

the participation described by this subsection from funds 

appropriated to the Texas Education Agency for central 

administration expenses.  In paying the state contribution costs 

under this subsection, the Texas Education Agency may use funds 

otherwise available for the payment of dues for members of the State 

Board of Education for participation in professional 

organizations.