87R21382 SMT-F
By: Israel H.B. No. 4203
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 4203:
By: Oliverson C.S.H.B. No. 4203
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to insurance adjuster license application procedures
prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 4101.052, Insurance Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (c) to read as follows:
(c) For the purpose of Subsection (a) as it relates to
adjusters, the commissioner shall allow an individual to apply for
a license electronically using the National Association of
Insurance Commissioners Uniform Application for Individual
Adjuster or Apprentice License/Registration as it existed on May 1,
2021.
SECTION 2. Section 4101.053, Insurance Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) The commissioner shall take any action necessary for
this state to participate in and adopt the application procedures
of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners national
insurance producer registry for the purpose of licensing and
license renewal for independent adjusters.
SECTION 3. The commissioner of insurance shall adopt rules
to implement Section 4101.053(e), Insurance Code, as added by this
Act, not later than September 1, 2022.
SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.