Texas Department of Insurance Implementation Plan - 81st Legislative Session
House Bills - Updated May 2010
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| HB / SB | Bill Number |
Bill Caption |
Bill Section Number |
TIC or Other Code Reference |
TAC | Required Action Description |
Target Completion Date |
Completion Date |
Supporting Documents |
Description of Status |
Bill Author |
Bill Sponsor |
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| HB | 0148 | Relating to including within the offense of barratry and solicitation of professional employment certain solicitations made during certain periods. | All | See 38.12(d) Penal Code | Train staff at Monthly Meeting | 10/31/2009 | 9/8/2009 | Completed on 9/8/09 | Todd Smith | |||
| HB | 0389 | Expedited credentialing of certain physicians by managed care plans | 1 | TIC §1452.101(5) | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Zerwas | Watson | |
| HB | 0451 | Health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder | TIC §1355.002, §1355.015(a) | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Allen | Lucio | ||
| HB | 0451 | Health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder | All | TIC §1355.002, §1355.015(a) | 28 TAC 21.4403 | Revise rule as necessary to reflect new age requirements for coverage. | 4/1/2010 | 9/25/2009 | Adoption published in TX Register 9-25-09 | Completed | Allen | Lucio |
| HB | 0451 | Health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder | All | TIC §1355.002, §1355.015(a) | 28 TAC §21.3501, et seq. | Amend 28 TAC 21.3501 et seq. as necessary, Consumer Choice Health Benefit Plans. | 9/1/2010 | 9/25/2009 | Adoption published in TX Register 9-25-09 | Completed | Allen | Lucio |
| HB | 0451 | Health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder | All | TIC §1355.002, §1355.015(a) | 28 TAC 26.409 | Amend 28 TAC 26.409, as necessary for mandates not applicable to cooperatives. | 9/1/2010 | 9/25/2009 | Adoption published in TX Register 9-25-09 | Completed | Allen | Lucio |
| HB | 0451 | Health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder | All | TIC §1355.002, §1355.015(a) | Amend mandated benefits and offers charts and place on Web. | 1/4/2010 | 1/29/2010 | 1/29/2010 - Charts are updated and on the Web. | Completed | Allen | Lucio | |
| HB | 0451 | Health benefit plan coverage for autism spectrum disorder | All | TIC §1355.002, §1355.015(a) | Amend checklists and place on Web. | 5/1/2010 | 6/15/09 LH checklist already reflects the bill's requirements. 10/30/09 HMO checklist amendments in progress. | Pending | Allen | Lucio | ||
| HB | 0461 | Regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists | All | Occupations Code, Chapter 403 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Huffman | Deuell | |
| HB | 0497 | Relating to a study to determine the effect on the health care infrastructure in this state if the state Medicaid program is abolished or a severe reduction in federal matching money under the program occurs. | All | Joint Study with HHSC to determine effect if Medicaid is abolished. | 7/1/2010 | A meeting has been scheduled with HHSC to discuss TDI/HHSC coordination. | Pending | Zerwas | Nelson | |||
| HB | 0673 | Relating to certain services provided by the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program of this state. | Section 1 - 6 | TLC, Chapter 404, Section 404.1015, 404.105, 404.109, 404.110, 404.111 | 120.2 and 110.101 | Review and possibly amend rules. Review internal processes regarding requests for information from OIEC and OIEC access to claim information to comply with new confidentiality requirements. Determine whether internal processes need to be amended in situations where OIEC refuses to assist injured employee. Need to discuss how these situations will be communicated between OIEC and DWC field office staff. | 1st qtr 2010 | Met with OIEC to discuss their timeline to propose new rights and responsibilities via rule. Reviewed existing DWC rules and determined that minor changes are necessary, but should be made at the same time as OIEC's rule proposal. OIEC has not yet set a | Rep. Solomons | Sen. Watson | ||
| HB | 0739 | Medicare Advantage Training and CE Requirement | All | TIC Chapter 4004 (subchapter D) | 28 TAC Secs. 19.1001 - 19.1019 | Amend rules (28 TAC Secs. 19.1001 - 19.1019), if necessary, to define what elements need to be included in a certification training program and CE program. | 11/1/2009 | 2/1/2010 | Proposed rules sent to TX REG for publication on 11/20/2009. Comment deadline is 5:00 p.m. on December 21, 2009. 1/21/2010 Adoption order sent to GCCC for final review and approval to send to TX REG. 2/1/2010 Adoption order signed and sent to TX REG for | Completed | Quintanilla | Ellis |
| HB | 0739 | Medicare Advantage Training and CE Requirement | All | TIC Chapter 4004 (subchapter D) | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Quintanilla | Ellis | |
| HB | 0806 | Coverage for certain prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related services. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1371 | Amend checklists and place on Web. | 5/1/2010 | 10/30/09 HMO checklist amendments in progress. 1/20/2010 A&H charts are updated and on the Web. | Pending | Gallego | Zaffirini | ||
| HB | 0806 | Coverage for certain prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related services. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1371 | 28 TAC Sec. 21.3501, et seq. | Amend 28 TAC Sec. 21.3501, et seq., Consumer Choice Health Benefit Plans. | 9/1/2010 | Pending | Gallego | Zaffirini | ||
| HB | 0806 | Coverage for certain prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related services. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1371 | Amend mandated benefits and offers charts and place on Web. | 1/4/2010 | 1/29/2010 | 1/29/2010 - Charts are updated and on the Web. | Completed | Gallego | Zaffirini | |
| HB | 0806 | Coverage for certain prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related services. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1371 | Adopt new rules, if necessary, to implement new statute. | 11/1/2009 | 3/1/2010 | It was determined that rules were not needed at this time. | Completed | Gallego | Zaffirini | |
| HB | 0806 | Coverage for certain prosthetic devices, orthotic devices, and related services. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1371 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Gallego | Zaffirini | |
| HB | 0963 | Criminal History Evaluation Letter | All | Occupations Code, Chapter 53 (subchapter D) | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Guillen | Whitmire | |
| HB | 0963 | Criminal History Evaluation Letter | All | Occupations Code, Chapter 53 (subchapter D) | 28 TAC Chapter 19 | Amend rules, if necessary, to define the process for submission, fee and approval of crim. Hist. eval. Letter. | 9/1/2009 | 9/1/2009 | 9/1/2009 It was determined that rule changes were not necessary. Able to handle with an administrative process. | Completed | Guillen | Whitmire |
| HB | 978 | Relating to the employment rights of certain individuals with disabilities. | Section 1 | Section 21.002, Labor Code | Changes to Personnel Manual | Next policy update for Personnel Manual | Burnam | |||||
| HB | 1043 | Relating to the creation of an employment preference at state agencies for certain foster children. | Section 1-2 | Subtitle B, Title 6, Gov't Code; adding Ch 672 | State Employment Application effective 9/1/09 contains the required language | 9/1/2009 | 9/1/2009 | Completed | Orr | |||
| HB | 1058 | Relating to the receipt of death benefits in the workers' compensation system. | Section 1 - 3 | TLC, Chapter 408, Sections 408.182(d-1) and (f) | 122.100, 132.6, 132.9 and 132.11 | Review and possibly amend TAC §122.100, §132.6, §132.9, and §132.11. | 1st qtr 2010 | Rep. Solomons | Sen. Lucio | |||
| HB | 1060 | Relating to certain procedures for forwarding a warrant of arrest or a complaint in a criminal case. | All | Articles 15.08 & 15.09 Code of Criminal Procedure | Train staff at Monthly Meeting | 10/31/2009 | 9/8/2009 | Completed on 9/8/09 | Carona | |||
| HB | 1138 | Information required on pharmacy benefit cards. | 1 & 2 | TIC §§1369.151, 1369.153 | 28 TAC §§21.3001-21.3005 | Amend the HMO Plan Operations Checklist and place on Web. | 5/1/2010 | Exam Tool Revisions in progress. 1/15/2010 Exam Tool revisions awaiting mgmt. approval. | Pending | Shelton | Wendy Davis | |
| HB | 1138 | Information required on pharmacy benefit cards. | 1 & 2 | TIC §§1369.151, 1369.153 | 28 TAC §§21.3001-21.3005 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Shelton | Wendy Davis |
| HB | 1138 | Information required on pharmacy benefit cards. | 1 & 2 | TIC §§1369.151, 1369.153 | 28 TAC §§21.3001-21.3005 | Amend pharmacy ID card rules if necessary. | 6/15/2010 | Pending | Shelton | Wendy Davis | ||
| HB | 1290 | Relating to health benefit coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1376 | 28 TAC Sec. 21.3501, et seq. | Amend 28 TAC Sec. 21.3501, et seq., as necessary, Consumer Choice Health Benefit Plans. | 9/1/2010 | Pending | Oliveira | Lucio | ||
| HB | 1290 | Relating to health benefit coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1376 | Adopt, as necessary, rules to recognize the national organization(s) that may certify the performing laboratory. | 5/1/2010 | Proposed rules published in TX REG on 11/27/2009. Comment deadline is 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2009. Adoption order has been sent to the GCCC for the Commissioner's signature. | Pending | Oliveira | Lucio | ||
| HB | 1290 | Relating to health benefit coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1376 | Amend mandated benefits and offers charts and place on Web. | 1/4/2010 | 1/29/2010 | 1/29/2010 - Charts are updated and on the Web. | Completed | Oliveira | Lucio | |
| HB | 1290 | Relating to health benefit coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1376 | Amend checklists and place on Web. | 5/1/2010 | 10/30/09 HMO checklist amendments in progress. 1/21/2010 A&H charts are updated and on the Web. | Pending | Oliveira | Lucio | ||
| HB | 1290 | Relating to health benefit coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1376 | 28 TAC 26.409 | Amend 28 TAC 26.409, as necessary, mandates not applicable to cooperatives. | 9/1/2010 | Pending | Oliveira | Lucio | ||
| HB | 1290 | Relating to health benefit coverage for certain tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1376 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Oliveira | Lucio | |
| HB | 1294 | Relating to certain certifications, professional designations, and education requirements regarding the sale of life insurance and annuities. | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Eiland | Ellis | |||
| HB | 1294 | Relating to certain certifications, professional designations, and education requirements regarding the sale of life insurance and annuities. | Amend rules, as necessary, to adopt criteria for continuing education programs regarding annuities. | 11/1/2009 | 2/1/2010 | Proposed rules sent to TX REG for publication on 11/20/2009. Comment deadline is 5:00 p.m. on December 21, 2009. 1/21/2010 Adoption order sent to GCCC for final review and approval to send to TX REG. 2/1/2010 Adoption order signed and sent to TX REG for | Completed | Eiland | Ellis | |||
| HB | 1342 | Relating to adoption of certain information technology. | Adopt rules as necessary for waiver of requirements for providers and carriers. | 6/1/2010 | Pending | Menendez | Harris | |||||
| HB | 1342 | Relating to adoption of certain information technology. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1661 | Amend provider contract checklist and place on Web. | 10/1/2010 | Pending Rule Adoption | Pending | Menendez | Harris | ||
| HB | 1342 | Relating to adoption of certain information technology. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1661 | Adopt rules if necessary to specify information technology requirements for carriers. | 6/1/2010 | Pending | Menendez | Harris | |||
| HB | 1342 | Relating to adoption of certain information technology. | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Menendez | Harris | |||
| HB | 1357 | Regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities. | 2 & 3 | TIC §§843.002; 1271.155(b) | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Isett | Madden | |
| HB | 1357 | Regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities. | 2 & 3 | TIC §§843.002; 1271.155(b) | 28 TAC §§12.5(10), 19.1703(13) | Determine if the definition of "Emergency Care" in the URA and IRO rules can and/or should be amended to conform to the amended definition in Chapter 843. Alternatively, determine if notice to stakeholders of the change in law will be sufficient. | 10/1/2009 | 9/1/2009 | It was determined that rule changes were needed. | Completed | Isett | Madden |
| HB | 1357 | Regulation of freestanding emergency medical care facilities. | 2 & 3 | TIC §§843.002; 1271.155(b) | 28 TAC §§ 11.204(20), 11.506(10) | Amend HMO rules if necessary. | 9/1/2010 | Pending | Isett | Madden | ||
| HB | 1364 | Relating to coverage of preexisting conditions by certain group health benefit coverage programs for active school employees. | Education Code, §22.004(m) | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Eissler | Averitt | ||
| HB | 1462 | Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates. | Section 1-2 | Subch Z, Chapter 661, Govt Code;adding Sec 661.921 | Changes to automated leave accounting system and Personnel Manual | Next policy update for Personnel Manual | Pickett | |||||
| HB | 1476 | Relating to capital stock and surplus requirements for certain insurance companies. | Correspondence with Ind. Co's | 5/31/2010 | ||||||||
| HB | 1476 | Relating to capital stock and surplus requirements for certain insurance companies. | Establish Tracking System | 5/31/210 | ||||||||
| HB | 1476 | Relating to capital stock and surplus requirements for certain insurance companies. | 1, 2 | 822.054, 822.054 | Send Bulletin to Industry | 12/31/2009 | 2/10/2010 | Bulletin sent to Industry | Complete | Sheffield | Fraser | |
| HB | 1757 | Relating to review of certain license examinations for insurance agents. | TIC §4002.008 | Adopt rule, as necessary, to collect data required for report. | 9/1/2009 | 9/1/2009 | See email dated 9/3/2009. It was determined that rules were not needed. Testing vendor will collect data for TDI. | Completed | Thompson | Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 1757 | Relating to review of certain license examinations for insurance agents. | TIC §4002.008 | Report Dec. 1 each year. | 11/30/2010 | Pending | Thompson | Van de Putte | ||||
| HB | 1757 | Relating to review of certain license examinations for insurance agents. | TIC §4002.008 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Thompson | Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 1761 | Relating to the reserve requirements for credit life and credit accident and health insurance. | 1 | 425.058(l) | 3.7001-3, 3.7006, & 3.1601-2 | Adopt Rule | 12/31/2009 | 1/6/2010 | Complete. On 1/6/2010, submitted to Texas Register for adoption publication. | Thompson | Van de Putte | |
| HB | 1888 | Relating to standards required for certain rankings of physicians by health benefit plans. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1460 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | John Davis | Duncan | |
| HB | 1888 | Relating to standards required for certain rankings of physicians by health benefit plans. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1460 | Obtain standards for rating prescribed by nationally recognized organizations. | 9/1/2009 | 9/1/2009 | Standards have been obtained. | Completed | John Davis | Duncan | |
| HB | 1888 | Relating to standards required for certain rankings of physicians by health benefit plans. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1460 | Adopt rules as necessary to regulate rankings of physicians. | 5/1/2010 | Proposed rules published in TX REG on 11/27/2009. Comment deadline is 5:00 p.m. on December 28, 2009. | Pending | John Davis | Duncan | ||
| HB | 1919 | Relating to the maturity date of certain annuities. | Sec 1 | TIC §1107.006 | Amend checklist and place on Web. | 6/1/2010 | Pending | Vo | Ellis | |||
| HB | 1919 | Relating to the maturity date of certain annuities. | Sec 1 | TIC §1107.006 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Vo | Ellis | |
| HB | 2000 | Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1377 | Amend checklists and place on Web. | 5/1/2010 | 10/30/09 HMO checklist amendments in progress. 1/21/2010 A&H charts are updated and on the Web. | Pending | McCall | Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 2000 | Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1377 | Amend mandated benefits and offers charts and place on Web. | 1/4/2010 | 1/29/2010 | 1/29/2010 - Charts are updated and on the Web. | Completed | McCall | Van de Putte | |
| HB | 2000 | Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1377 | 28 TAC Sec. 21.3501, et seq. | Amend 28 TAC Sec. 21.3501, et seq., as necessary, Consumer Choice Health Benefit Plans. | 9/1/2010 | Pending | McCall | Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 2000 | Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain amino acid-based elemental formulas. | 1 | TIC Chapter 1377 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | McCall | Van de Putte | |
| HB | 2004 | Defines a breach of computer system security involving sensitive information maintained by a state agency and sets forth notification requirements. | Section 1, 4-5 | Govt Code, adding Ch 2061 | TDI needs procedures for notifying individuals affected by a breach | Next policy update for Personnel Manual | McCall | |||||
| HB | 2012 | Criminal consequences of operating without a valid driver's license a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility is not established | Section 2 | Section 521.457, Transportation Code | Revise "Automobile Made Easy" publication | 9/1/2009 | 9/1/2009 | Consumer publications in print and online | Completed | Vaught | Carona | |
| HB | 2064 | Relating to premium discounts for certain participants in the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool and to related tax credits for health benefits plan issuers. | all | TIC §§843.342, 1301.137, 1506.105, 1506.260 | Amend rules as necessary to require payment of penalties to Texas Health Insurance Pool. | 8/1/2010 | Pending | Smithee | Averitt | |||
| HB | 2064 | Relating to premium discounts for certain participants in the Texas Health Insurance Risk Pool and to related tax credits for health benefits plan issuers. | All | TIC §§ 843.342, 1301.137, 1506.105, 1506.260 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Smithee | Averitt | |
| HB | 2196 | Establishment of a workgroup to study and make recommendations on the integration of health and behavioral health services. | Health and Safety Code Chapter 115 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Truitt | Deuell | ||
| HB | 2196 | Establishment of a workgroup to study and make recommendations on the integration of health and behavioral health services. | Health and Safety Code Chapter 115 | Conduct joint study w/ HHSC on integration of health and behavioral health services in Texas. | 8/1/2010 | 1/7/01 First mtg of Policy Issues subcommittee 11/12/09 First mtg.of full study gp. Sub-committees appointed. | Pending | Truitt | Deuell | |||
| HB | 2256 | Relating to mediation of out-of-network health benefit claim disputes concerning enrollees, facility-based physicians, and certain health benefit plans. | All | TIC Chapter 1467, §1301.0055, §1456.004, Health & Safety Code §324.001, §324.101(a), | Adopt as necessary PPO network adequacy standards. | 6/1/2010 | Pending | Hancock | Duncan | |||
| HB | 2256 | Relating to mediation of out-of-network health benefit claim disputes concerning enrollees, facility-based physicians, and certain health benefit plans. | All | TIC Chapter 1467, §1301.0055, §1456.004, Health & Safety Code §324.001, §324.101(a), | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Hancock | Duncan | |
| HB | 2360 | Relating to the provision by employers of information regarding employee eligibility for the federal earned income tax credit | Section 1 | Title 3, Labor Code; adding Ch 104 | HR to notify employees before March 1 of each year, info regarding eligibility requirements for earned income tax credit. | 11/1/2009 | 4/5/2010 | Sent TDI News to TDI/DWC employees. | Ongoing | Farias | ||
| HB | 2449 | (RBC for County Mutuals) | Adopt new RBC Rule | 6/30/2010 | Met with Legal | |||||||
| HB | 2449 | Relating to requirements for county mutual insurance companies. | 2 | 912.308(b) | 7.402(?) | Adopt new RBC Rule | 6/30/2010 | Met with Legal | Eiland | Lucio | ||
| HB | 2456 | Relating to insurance agent qualifications to sell certain products or product lines. | TIC §§4001.101, 4001.053(a), 4005.102, and Chapters 4004 (subchapter D) and 4008 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Eiland | Watson | ||
| HB | 2456 | Relating to insurance agent qualifications to sell certain products or product lines. | Section 4001, 4004, 4005, 4008 | Tex. Ins. Code Ann. § 4001.101, TEX. INS. CODE ANN. § 4004.053(a), TEX. INS. CODE ANN. § 4005.102, TEX. INS. CODE ANN. Ch. 4004, Subchapter D, TEX. INS. CODE ANN. Ch. 4008 | N/A | o Draft Rules o Designate product(s) that may not be sold without certification under Ch. 4008 o Specify reasons that sale of product(s) require education, experience, or examination o Specify any precertification education or experience that an agent must complete before selling a designated product. o Specify if an agent must complete an exam before selling a designated product and whether re-examination is required. o Specify if an agent must complete specific continuing education to maintain a certification. o Revise Procedures and Documents o Application for new certification o New certification o Certification renewal process o RFP for vendors to prepare and administer exam o Bulletin to agents and insurers advising of new procedures and certifications | 10/15/2009 | Implementation is being handled through other bills passed. | Eiland | Watson | ||
| HB | 2547 | Relating to the use of a description of employment in determining the safety and appropriateness of a return to employment by an injured employee. | Section 1 -2 | TLC, Chapter 408, Section 408.0221 | None | Requires DWC to prescribe a new form to be used. Need to determine whether rules are necessary to implement legislation. | 9/1/2009 | 9/22/2009 | DWC 074 form is available on TDI wesbite; See http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/forms/form20numberic.html | Rep. Giddings | Sen. Deuell | |
| HB | 2559 | Relating to the powers and duties of and benefits available under the Employees Retirement System of Texas | Sections 5-8 | Subch. C, Ch 812, Govt Code, Section 812.205; 812.206, 813.310, 813.511, etc. | HR to notify employees of changes in retirement benefits; future employees receive new information on retirement. | Next policy update for Personnel Manual; update new hire information for 9/1/09 | Truitt | |||||
| HB | 2569 | Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain vendors of portable electronic devices. | TIC Chapter 4055 (subchapter F) | Amend rules, if necessary, to address conversion of old licenses and/or to increase the license fee and in turn remove the branch office filing requirement or develop a different method for branch office filings (i.e. listing). | TBD | 1/27/2010 | 1/27/2010 It was determined that rules were not needed at this time. | Completed | Hancock | Eltife | ||
| HB | 2569 | Relating to a specialty insurance agent license for certain vendors of portable electronic devices. | TIC Chapter 4055 (subchapter F) | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Hancock | Eltife | ||
| HB | 2570 | Regulation of Stipulated Premium Companies | 4 through 11 | 884.303 et. al. | Adopt new RBC Rule | 6/30/2010 | Met with Legal | |||||
| HB | 2570 | Regulation of Stipulated Premium Companies | Establish Tracking System | 5/31/2010 | ||||||||
| HB | 2570 | Regulation of Stipulated Premium Companies | Correspondence with Ind. Co's | 5/10/2010 | ||||||||
| HB | 2690 | Relating to eligible policyholders for group life insurance. | Sec 1 | TIC §1131.053 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Hancock | Mike Jackson | |
| HB | 2840 | Related to mortgage fraud; providing a criminal penalty | Sections 4&5 | See 32.32 Penal Code | Train staff at Monthly Meeting | 10/31/2009 | 9/8/2009 | Completed on 9/8/09 | Solomons | |||
| HB | 3221 | Required notification by an insurer before automatic premium payments may be increased. | TIC §550.002 | Consider whether to issue bulletin addressing particular issues raised by carriers. | 9/1/2009 | 10/8/2009 | Bulletin B-0043-09 was issued. | Completed | Hancock | Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 3221 | Relating to required notification by an insurer before automatic premium payments may be increased. | 1 | Sec. 550.002(b), TIC | Include in Bulletin to inform insurers of laws enacted by the 81st Leg. | 9/1/2009 | 10/8/2009 | Bulletin Number B-0043-09 | Completed | Hancock | Van de Putte | |
| HB | 3221 | Required notification by an insurer before automatic premium payments may be increased. | TIC §550.002 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Hancock | Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 3480 | Relating to annuities and investments for certain public employees. | Vernons Civil Statutes Article 6228a-5 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Truitt | Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 3625 | Relating to deadlines regarding preauthorization requests affecting workers' compensation health care networks. | 1 | 1305.353 | Amend WC Network Rule | 6/30/2010 | Elkins | Van de Putte | ||||
| HB | 3625 | Deadlines regarding certain preauthorization requests affecting workers' compensation health care networks. | All | TIC §1305.353(d) | 28 TAC §10.102 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Elkins | Van de Putte |
| HB | 3625 | Deadlines regarding certain preauthorization requests affecting workers' compensation health care networks. | 1 | TIC §1305.353(d) | 28 TAC §10.102 | Amend worker's comp network rules. | 8/1/2010 | Pending | Elkins | Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 3762 | Regulation of prepaid funeral benefits. | Finance Code, Chapter 154, TIC §1701.005 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Flynn | Deuell | ||
| HB | 3762 | Regulation of Pre-paid Funeral Benefits | 4 | 154.102, Finance Code | Bulletin re: authority for insurer to be permit-holder | 12/31/2009 | 4/12/2010 | Bulletin sent to Industry | Complete | Flynn | Deuell | |
| HB | 3768 | Relating to continuation of title insurance coverage of transferred property. | 1 | TIC §2703.101(g) | TBD | Amend T-1R (OTP) | 12/1/2010 (as part of 2010 Biennial Hearing) | Paxton | Wentworth | |||
| HB | 3945 | Relating to a title insurance company affidavit as a release of lien. | 1 | Property Code | TBD | Amend P-11(b) | 12/1/2010 (as part of 2010 Biennial Hearing) | Orr | Watson | |||
| HB | 4290 | Relating to retrospective UR and UR to determine the experimental or investigational nature of a hlth care service. | 1 thru 6 | TIC §§ 1305.004, 1305.053, 1305.054, 1305.351, 1305.352, 1305.353, 4201.002, 4201.051, 4201.206, 4201.305, 4201.401, 4201.456, Labor Code § 408.0043, 408.0044, 408.0045, 408.023 (h), 413.031(e-3) | Title 28 TAC Part 1, Chapter 10 | Amend worker's comp network rules as necessary. | 8/1/2010 | Amendments to Chapter 19 (URA rules) will incorporate relevant provisions of Chapter 10,. which provisions will be repealed upon adoption of Chapter 19 amendments. | Pending | Smithee | Duncan | |
| HB | 4290 | Relating to retrospective UR and UR to determine the experimental or investigational nature of a hlth care service. | 7 thru 12 | TIC §§ 1305.004, 1305.053, 1305.054, 1305.351, 1305.352, 1305.353, 4201.002, 4201.051, 4201.206, 4201.305, 4201.401, 4201.456, Labor Code § 408.0043, 408.0044, 408.0045, 408.023 (h), 413.031(e-3) | Title 28 TAC Part 1, Chapter 19 | Amend definition and narrative on HWCN's home page on web. | 11/1/2009 | 2/17/2010 | 2/17/2010 Definitions updated and put on the Web. | Completed | Smithee | Duncan |
| HB | 4290 | Relating to retrospective utilization review and utilization review to determine the experimental or investigational nature of a health care service. | 1 thru 12 | TIC §§1305.004, 1305.053, 1305.054, 1305.351, 1305.352, 1305.353, 4201.002, 4201.051, 4201.206, 4201.305, 4201.401, 4201.456, Labor Code §§408.0043, 408.0044, 408.0045, 408.023 (h), 413.031(e-3) | Title 28 TAC Part 1, Chapter 10 and Chapter 19 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Smithee | Duncan |
| HB | 4290 | Relating to retrospective UR and UR to determine the experimental or investigational nature of a hlth care service. | TIC §§1305.004, 1305.053, 1305.054, 1305.351, 1305.352, 1305.353, 4201.002, 4201.051, 4201.206, 4201.305, 4201.401, 4201.456, Labor Code §§408.0043, 408.0044, 408.0045, 408.023 (h), 413.031(e-3) | Amend checklists and place on Web. | 8/1/2010 | 10/30/09 checklist amendments in progress | Pending | Smithee | Duncan | |||
| HB | 4290 | Relating to retrospective UR and UR to determine the experimental or investigational nature of a hlth care service. | 7 thru 12 | TIC §§ 1305.004, 1305.053, 1305.054, 1305.351, 1305.352, 1305.353, 4201.002, 4201.051, 4201.206, 4201.305, 4201.401, 4201.456, Labor Code § 408.0043, 408.0044, 408.0045, 408.023 (h), 413.031(e-3) | Title 28 TAC Part 1, Chapter 19 | Amend URA rules as necessary. | 8/1/2010 | URA Advisory Committee Rules (28 TAC §19.1722) Adopted Oct.2009. Applications being accepted with target of appt. by commissioner & 1st meeting 12-18-09. Remainder of URA rules in draft stage for revision | Pending | Smithee | Duncan | |
| HB | 4290 | Relating to retrospective utilization review and utilization review to determine the experimental or investigational nature of a health care service. | Section 1 - 21 | TIC and TLC §§401.011, 408.0043, 408.0044, 408.0045, 408.023, 413.031, | 134.6 | Review and possibly amend TAC 134.600 and other utilization review rules | 1st qtr 2010 | DWC is currently participating on rulemaking team with HWCN. New utilization review rules slated for informal review by utilization review council in November 2009. | Rep. Smithee | Sen. Duncan | ||
| HB | 4291 | Relating to Insurance Charters and Certificates of Authority | various | various | Adopt Procedures | 6/30/2010 | Draft Procedures currently under review | Smithee | Fraser | |||
| HB | 4338 | Relating to Title Insurance Agents and Title Insurance Companies | various | Chapter 2501 | Coordiante with Title Division re: Solvency Standards for rule | 6/30/2010 | Smithee | Fraser | ||||
| HB | 4338 | Relating to Title Insurance Agents and Title Insurance Companies | Procedures for Accessing Funding from Guaranty Fund | 5/31/2010 | ||||||||
| HB | 4338 | Relating to title insurance agents and title insurance companies. | 1 | TIC §2501.004(b) | TBD | Amend P-1z, P-12a, T-57 and Long Form Agent Application | 4/30/2010 | Smithee | Fraser | |||
| HB | 4338 | Relating to title insurance agents and title insurance companies. | 11 | TIC §2651.002 | TBD | Amend Long Form Agent Application | 4/30/2010 | |||||
| HB | 4338 | Relating to title insurance agents and title insurance companies. | 12 | TIC §2651.0021 | TBD | New Rule(s), Amend Long Form Agent Application | 4/30/2010 | |||||
| HB | 4338 | Relating to title insurance agents and title insurance companies. | 13 | TIC §2651.011 | TBD | New Rule(s) | 4/30/2010 | |||||
| HB | 4339 | Establishment and operation of the unauthorized insurance guaranty fund | Section 1 | Section 464.051, TIC | Revise "If My Company Fails" publication | 9/1/2009 | NA | Did not revise publication because a fund hasn't been established due to lack of statutory language authorizing transfer of money into fund. | Smithee | Fraser | ||
| HB | 4341 | Regulation of discount health care programs by the Texas Department of Insurance | Section 1 | Chapter 562, Subchapters B & C, TIC | Adopt/amend rules to address advertising by discount health care programs | 4/1/2010 | 3/8/2010 Letter sent to Discount Health Care Operators who were currently registered at that time with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation giving them instructions on how to meet the 4/1/2010 "renewal" registration requirement in HB 4341 so t | Life/Health is lead on rules; proposals to be published 2/10. | Truitt | Shapiro | ||
| HB | 4341 | Relating to the regulation of Discount Health Programs by the Texas Dept. of Insurance | 2 | 7001.004 | Adopt Rule | 3/31/2010 | Truitee | Shapiro | ||||
| HB | 4341 | Relating to the regulation of Discount Health Programs by the Texas Dept. of Insurance | Establish Procedures | 12/31/2009 | ||||||||
| HB | 4341 | Relating to the regulation of Discount Health Programs by the Texas Dept. of Insurance | Develop Tracking Systems | 11/30/2009 | ||||||||
| HB | 4341 | Relating to the regulation of discount health care programs by the Texas Department of Insurance. | TIC Chapter 562; Title 21, Chapter 7001, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 76 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Truitt | Shapiro | ||
| HB | 4341 | Relating to the regulation of discount health care programs by the Texas Department of Insurance. | TIC Chapter 562; Title 21, Chapter 7001, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 76 | Amend checklists and place on Web. | 2/28/2010 | 2/4/2010 | 1/21/2010 A&H non-insurance benefit checklist updated & on Web. 2/4/2010 No HWCN checklist need updating. | Completed | Truitt | Shapiro | ||
| HB | 4341 | Relating to the regulation of discount health care programs by the Texas Department of Insurance. | 1 | TIC Chapter 562; Title 21, Chapter 7001; Health and Safety Code Chapter 76 | Create webpage devoted to discount health care programs. | 4/1/2010 | 4/1/2010 | Webpage created and on Web | Completed | Truitt | Shapiro | |
| HB | 4341 | Relating to the regulation of discount health care programs by the Texas Department of Insurance. | 1 | TIC Chapter 562; Title 21, Chapter 7001, Health and Safety Code, Chapter 76 | Adopt rules as necessary for the regulation of discount health care program. | 6/1/2010 | 1/27/2010 Informal draft rules sent to Legal for approval to post. 3/8/2010 Letter sent to Discount Health Care Operators who were currently registered at that time with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation giving them instructions on how to m | Pending | Truitt | Shapiro | ||
| HB | 4358 | Relating to rulemaking authority for administrative penalties assessed for violations of the Insurance Code. | Section 84.004 | (to be created) | Advise program areas and Policy Development Counsel of change and suggested procedures for implementing statute. Draft and adopt rules setting administrative penalties. | July 31, 2009 (advise program areas and PDC); March 31, 2010 (enact rules) | PDC working on rules for setting administrative penalties.(10/15/09). | Smithee | Fraser | |||
| HB | 4358 | Relating to rulemaking authority for administrative penalties assessed for violations of the Insurance Code. | 1 | TIC §84.004 | TBD | New Administrative Rules | 12/1/2010 (as part of 2010 Biennial Hearing) | Smithee | Fraser | |||
| HB | 4402 | Relating to a study regarding insurance coverage of prescription drugs provided under a health benefit plan. | 1 | TIC §1369.0551 | Study of insurance coverage of prescripion drugs. | 8/1/2010 | Stakeholder meeting set for 1/28/2010. | Pending | Martinez Fischer | Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 4402 | Relating to a study regarding insurance coverage of prescription drugs provided under a health benefit plan. | 1 | TIC §1369.0551 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Martinez Fischer | Van de Putte | |
| HB | 4409 | Relating to emergency preparation and management. | 26,27,28 | Sec. 2210.202, 2210.203, 2210.204 | Amend TWIA Plan of Operation | July 2009 | 8/31/2009 | Order Number 09-0714 | Emergency Rules adopted 8/31/09. Staff is drafting a proposal for permanent rules. Permanent rule proposal published in Jan. 8th edition of Texas Register. Hearing scheduled for Jan. 19, 2010. | |||
| HB | 4409 | Relating to emergency preparation and management. | 36 | 2210.355(h) | Implement rules to define/recognize catastrophe models and issue bulletin | July 2010 | ||||||
| HB | 4409 | Relating to emergency preparation and management. | 16 and 41 | 2210.072-2210.074, 2210.609-2210.613, 2210.6135 | Implement rules regarding funding and issue bulletin | 01/2010 | ||||||
| HB | 4461 | Relating to confidentiality of certain information maintained by the Texas Department of Insurance. | Chapter 36, Insurance Code | adding Subchaper E, Sec. 36.251 | N/A | Advise programs. Update Open Records manual and add to Open Records news letter. | Manuals will be complete by 7/1/2010. The next open records newsletter will include the information. | Information about HB 4461 was given to the liaisons in the August 2009 Open Records Newsletter. The new law primarily impacts the Enforcement open records liaison; Agency Counsel staff have worked closely with Enforcement on this change in the law. | Smithee | Carona | ||
| HB | 4492 | Relating to annuities registered under the Securities Act of 1933. | Sec 1 | TIC §1115.054 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Eiland | Ellis | |
| HB | 4519 | Standards for independent review organizations. | 1 | TIC §4202.002 | Title 28, TAC, Part 1, Chapter 12 | Include in LHL Legislative bulletin. | 11/1/2009 | 11/3/2009 | See Bulletin B-0044-09 on the TDI web. | Completed | Homer | Deuell |
| HB | 4519 | Standards for independent review organizations. | 1 | TIC §4202.002 | Title 28, TAC, Part 1, Chapter 12 | Amend IRO rules, as necessary. | 4/30/2010 | Pending | Homer | Deuell | ||
| HB | 4519 | Standards for independent review organizations. | 1 | TIC §4202.002 | Title 28, TAC, Part 1, Chapter 12 | Amend IRO Application form to meet standards set by new rule, if necessary, and place on web. | 4/30/2010 | Pending | Homer | Deuell | ||
| HB | 4545 | Relating to the time for filing a petition for judicial review in certain workers' compensation cases. | Section 1 - 3 | TLC, Chapter 410, Section 410.252 | 143.5 | Review and possibly amend 143.5 | 4th qtr 2009 | Amended language for Rule 143.5 was formally proposed on July 31, 2009. Adoption scheduled for October 2009. | Rep. Raymond | Sen. Van de Putte | ||
| HB | 4586 | relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority and prescribing limitations regarding appropriations | Section 89 | Notification to employees; payroll reviews | Notified employees 7/7/09; payroll reviews to be completed in August | Pitts |
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