TALHI Bills Continue to Progress
TALHI’s 403(b) legislation, HB 2820, was placed on the Senate Local & Uncontested Calendar for today. HB 3306, the Corporate Governance Model bill, passed the House and was scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Business & Commerce Committee yesterday, where it was left pending. It should be voted out early next week. Two other priority bills, SB 1153 (Guaranty Association Model Update) and SB 1852 (CCP Signature Removal), are still waiting to be placed on the House Calendar, which is expected soon.

Non-Guaranteed Charges Disclosure Bill Advancing with TALHI Amendments
The committee substitute with our requested changes for HB 207 was voted out of the Senate Business & Commerce committee yesterday. The bill was sent to the Senate Local Calendar, which means the amendments cannot be stripped off the bill. We will continue to keep you updated on the process.

TDI Proposes Amendments to Info and Complaint Notice Rules
The Texas Department of Insurance proposes to amend 28 TAC §1.601, relating to notice of toll-free numbers and information and complaint procedures, and 28 TAC §1.602, relating to notice of an internet website. Amending §1.601 and §1.602 will improve the readability of the rules and make it easier for consumers to know where and how to get help with an insurance or HMO question or complaint. It will also provide better contact information for consumers with workers' compensation problems. For more info, click here.

Member Call
The next legislative & policy update member call will be Wednesday, May 15, at 10 am Central. To call in, dial 1-888-537-7715 and enter code 200-68-174# when prompted. The agenda will be posted on both the website and mobile app prior to the call.