LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 11, 2013

TO:	Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee On Insurance
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1905 by Eiland (Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Insurance Code relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance. The bill would allow insurers to offer a promotional advertising item, educational item, or traditional courtesy commonly extended to consumers that is valued at $25 or less.

Based on information provided by the Texas Department of Insurance, it is assumed that any costs associated with the implementation of this bill would be absorbed within existing staff and resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

454 Department of Insurance

LBB Staff:

UP, AG, MW, ER, LXH