The House Committee on Insurance, chaired by Representative Tom Oliverson, focuses on a range of issues pertinent to the insurance industry in Texas. The committee is actively engaged in reviewing legislation related to health care, prescription drug pricing, mental health parity, and various insurance regulations. Recent discussions have included bills aimed at enhancing transparency in insurance pricing, expanding coverage for mental health conditions, and implementing savings programs for uninsured individuals. The committee regularly invites testimonies from relevant agencies and stakeholders to inform their legislative actions, ensuring consumer protection and efficient operation of insurance services in the state.
The Texas Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Joan Huffman, focuses on the state's financial appropriations across various sectors including education, public safety, health services, and infrastructure. The committee is dedicated to reviewing bills that impact fiscal policies and ensuring adequate funding for essential state services. Recent sessions have involved detailed discussions on workgroup recommendations for multiple articles, with an emphasis on mental health services and the monitoring of infrastructure funds as outlined in recent legislation. The committee also actively evaluates proposed legislation to enhance school safety and support economic development initiatives.
The Texas Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Joan Huffman, focuses on the state's financial appropriations across various sectors including education, public safety, health services, and infrastructure. The committee is dedicated to reviewing bills that impact fiscal policies and ensuring adequate funding for essential state services. Recent sessions have involved detailed discussions on workgroup recommendations for multiple articles, with an emphasis on mental health services and the monitoring of infrastructure funds as outlined in recent legislation. The committee also actively evaluates proposed legislation to enhance school safety and support economic development initiatives.