The House Committee on Insurance

86th Legislature

April 9, 2019

8:00 a.m.

E2.014

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 4, 2019, revised on April 8, 2019, and a suspension of the 5-day posting rule on April 8, 2019, the House Committee on Insurance met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Lucio III, at 8:03 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Lucio III; Bonnen, Greg; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; and Turner, Chris.

A quorum was present.

HB 3345

The chair laid out HB 3345.

The chair recognized Representative Price to explain HB 3345.

(Representative Oliverson now present.)

(Representative Vo now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Price to close on HB 3345.

HB 3345 was left pending without objection.

HB 283

The chair laid out HB 283.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Perez to explain HB 283.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Perez to close on HB 283.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 283 was left pending without objection.

HB 2102

The chair laid out HB 2102.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to explain HB 2102.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to close on HB 2102.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2102 was left pending without objection.

HB 3306

The chair laid out HB 3306.

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to explain HB 3306.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to close on HB 3306.

HB 3306 was left pending without objection.

HB 2682

The chair laid out HB 2682.

The chair recognized Representative Collier to explain HB 2682.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Collier to close on HB 2682.

HB 2682 was left pending without objection.

HB 3058

The chair laid out HB 3058.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to explain HB 3058.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to close on HB 3058.

HB 3058 was left pending without objection.

HB 4127

The chair laid out HB 4127.

The chair recognized Representative Hinojosa to explain HB 4127.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Hinojosa to close on HB 4127.

HB 4127 was left pending without objection.

HB 217

The chair laid out HB 217.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Gervin-Hawkins to explain HB 217.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

HB 217 was left pending without objection.

At 9:59 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjournment of the House, or during reading and referral of bills if given permission on the House floor.

The committee reconvened at 2:38 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Lucio III.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Lucio III; Bonnen, Greg; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; and Vo.

A quorum was present.

HB 217

The chair laid out HB 217 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Gervin-Hawkins to close on HB 217.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 217 was left pending without objection.

HB 1897

The chair laid out HB 1897.

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to explain HB 1897.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to close on HB 1897.

HB 1897 was left pending without objection.

HB 3960, HB 3961, HB 3962, HB 1772

The chair laid out HB 3960, HB 3961, HB 3962, and HB 1772.

The chair recognized Representative Hunter to explain HB 3960, HB 3961, and HB 3962.

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to explain HB 1772.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Hunter to close on HB 3960, HB 3961, and HB 3962.

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to close on HB 1772.

HB 3960, HB 3961, HB 3962, and HB 1772 were left pending without objection.

HB 3038, HB 3123

The chair laid out HB 3038 and HB 3123.

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to explain HB 3038 and HB 3123.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Oliverson now present.)

(Representative Turner, Chris now present.)

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to close on HB 3038 and HB 3123.

HB 3038 and HB 3123 were left pending without objection.

HB 1348

The chair laid out HB 1348.

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to explain HB 1348.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to close on HB 1348.

HB 1348 was left pending without objection.

HB 170

The chair laid out HB 170 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 170, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 196

The chair laid out HB 196 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Vo moved that HB 196, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 897

The chair laid out HB 897 as pending business.

Representative Davis, Sarah moved that HB 897, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 1455

The chair laid out HB 1455 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Oliverson moved that HB 1455, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 2099

The chair laid out HB 2099 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Lambert moved that HB 2099, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 2486

The chair laid out HB 2486 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Johnson, Julie moved that HB 2486, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 2631

The chair laid out HB 2631 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Johnson, Julie moved that HB 2631, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Turner, Chris; Vo (7).

Nays:                           Representative Paul (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 2632

The chair laid out HB 2632 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Johnson, Julie moved that HB 2632, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 2659

The chair laid out HB 2659 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Paul moved that HB 2659, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 2694

The chair laid out HB 2694 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2694, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 2817

The chair laid out HB 2817 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Oliverson moved that HB 2817, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 3334

The chair laid out HB 3334 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Paul moved that HB 3334, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 3345

The chair laid out HB 3345 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 3345, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 3420

The chair laid out HB 3420 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Lambert moved that HB 3420, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 3441

The chair laid out HB 3441 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3441, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 3911

The chair laid out HB 3911 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Vo moved that HB 3911, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Lucio III; Oliverson; Davis, Sarah; Johnson, Julie; Lambert; Paul; Turner, Chris; Vo (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Bonnen, Greg (1).

HB 3632, HB 3633

The chair laid out HB 3632 and HB 3633.

The chair recognized Representative Herrero to explain HB 3632 and HB 3633.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Herrero to close on HB 3632 and HB 3633.

HB 3632 and HB 3633 were left pending without objection.

HB 2289

The chair laid out HB 2289.

The chair recognized Representative Ortega to explain HB 2289.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Ortega to close on HB 2289.

HB 2289 was left pending without objection.

HB 2151

The chair laid out HB 2151.

The chair recognized Representative Muñoz, Jr. to explain HB 2151.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Muñoz, Jr. to close on HB 2151.

HB 2151 was left pending without objection.

HB 1880

The chair laid out HB 1880.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Sarah to explain HB 1880.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Sarah to close on HB 1880.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1880 was left pending without objection.

HB 3056

The chair laid out HB 3056.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Lambert to explain HB 3056.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Lambert to close on HB 3056.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3056 was left pending without objection.

HB 2536

The chair laid out HB 2536.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to explain HB 2536.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to close on HB 2536.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2536 was left pending without objection.

HB 317

The chair laid out HB 317.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to explain HB 317.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to close on HB 317.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 317 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Oliverson in chair.)

HB 2582

The chair laid out HB 2582.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Lucio III to explain HB 2582.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Lucio III to close on HB 2582.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2582 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Lucio III in chair.)

At 9:07 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Lucio III, Chair

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Sergio Cavazos, Clerk