Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Business & Commerce Committee Mar 27th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Business and Commerce (Part I) Mar 27th, 2025 1 of 2

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

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Business and Commerce (Part II) Mar 27th, 2025 2 of 2

Senate Business & Commerce Committee

The meeting included discussions primarily focused on energy and insurance-related legislation. Senator Schwartner led the committee in reviewing multiple bills, with a notable emphasis on SB819, which faced opposition from various stakeholders, including energy providers and advocacy groups. Testimonies highlighted concerns about regulatory burdens potentially stifling renewable energy projects, which are crucial to Texas's energy needs. Furthermore, the committee examined SB458, aimed at improving the appraisal process for insurance claims, which garnered support from industry representatives for promoting fairness and transparency.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB458

Filed
11/22/24  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to an appraisal process for disputed losses under personal automobile or residential property insurance policies.
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Texas Senate Bill SB758

Filed
1/10/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
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Texas Senate Bill SB819

Filed
1/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/9/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to renewable energy generation facilities; authorizing fees.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1238

Filed
2/12/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1455

Filed
2/19/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1642

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the administration of the Texas Department of Insurance, including the appointment of the state commission of insurance.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1644

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1643

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/9/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prior approval of certain property and casualty insurance rate increases or decreases.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1706

Filed
2/27/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Out of House Committee
4/28/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of the governing board of a state governmental body to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate an issue involving certain defense, military, or aerospace issues.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1791

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the effects of unresponsive insureds for a personal automobile insurance policy.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1810

Filed
3/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/2/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to annual statistical reports for fixing title insurance premium rates.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1824

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1825

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage.