Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2153

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the eligibility for appointment as commissioner of insurance.

Impact

This change in legislation is significant as it affects the pool of candidates eligible for one of the most important regulatory roles within the state. By preventing individuals heavily involved in the insurance industry from assuming the role of commissioner, the bill seeks to promote greater independence and impartiality in regulating the insurance market. This can potentially lead to more consumer-friendly policies and oversight that better protect the interests of residents dealing with insurance companies.

Summary

House Bill 2153 amends the eligibility requirements for appointment as the commissioner of insurance in the state of Texas. The primary focus of the bill is to ensure that individuals appointed to this position do not have a recent professional association with the insurance industry. Specifically, it states that a person is not eligible for appointment if they have been employed by or otherwise associated with an insurance company within the last five years. This aims to mitigate potential conflicts of interest and enhance the integrity of the appointment process for this critical regulatory position.

Contention

While the bill received support for its intent to prevent conflicts of interest, there could be arguments regarding its restrictiveness. Opponents might argue that by imposing such limits, the state could be excluding qualified candidates who possess valuable industry knowledge and experience beneficial for the role. Finding a balance between limiting conflicts of interest and ensuring that the most competent candidates are eligible remains a challenge within the ongoing discussions surrounding the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB529

Relating to eligibility for appointment to the board of managers of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

TX HB4470

Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, and licensure and training requirements.

TX SB1217

Relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

TX HB4030

Relating to the appointment of election judges.

TX HB2188

Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.

TX SB1229

Relating to the qualifications of statistical agents for the commissioner of insurance.

TX HB1991

Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

TX SB2277

Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

TX HB1544

Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

TX SB24

Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.