HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Insurance 

TIME & DATE: 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 12, 2018 

PLACE:       E2.010 
CHAIR:       Rep. Larry Phillips 

The committee will meet to consider the following interim charges:

· Examine the effect of Hurricane Harvey on the insurance market in Texas.

· Study the coverage provided by the most common homeowners’ insurance policy forms in Texas, and methods to provide more clarity to Texas consumers about this coverage and the possible need for endorsements or other types of insurance.

· Study the use of appraisal processes under property insurance policies in Texas, including the effects of court decisions on the use of these processes and the impact of their use on insurers and policy holders.

· Review Texas’ financial responsibility laws for automobile insurance, including the minimum liability limits required by state law.

The committee will also review cost increases in life insurance policies and consumer protections for life insurance policy holders.

The committee will hear invited testimony only. Those wishing to testify should contact committee staff at (512) 463-0788 no later than April 6, 2018.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.