Please amend HB 1951 by adding the following new section to the bill and renumbering the other sections appropriately:

SECTION ____.  Chapter 31, Insurance Code, is amended by adding Section 31.0021. Notwithstanding any other provision, the department has authority relating to the organization, powers, regulation, and management of the department, any office created by the department, or the management or direction of any advisory committees created under or by the department.