S.B. No. 782
AN ACT
relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of
acts of insurance fraud.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 701.102, Insurance Code, is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 701.102. INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN ACTS OF FRAUD. If
the commissioner has reason to believe a person has engaged in, is
engaging in, has committed, or is about to commit a fraudulent
insurance act [or the offense of insurance fraud under Section
35.02(a), Penal Code], the commissioner may conduct any
investigation necessary inside or outside this state to:
(1) determine whether the act [or offense] occurred;
or
(2) aid in enforcing laws relating to fraudulent
insurance acts, including by providing technical or litigation
assistance to other governmental agencies [or insurance fraud].
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 782 passed the Senate on
April 9, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 782 passed the House on
May 20, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 141, Nays 0, two
present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor