Bill

HB 1306

86(R) - 2019
House Insurance
Senate Business & Commerce
House Insurance
Senate Business & Commerce

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

John Frullo

Sponsor(s)

Kelly Hancock

Bill Caption

Relating to the provision of flood coverage under insurance policies issued by surplus lines insurers.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1306 would remove certain regulations that relate to the amount of flood insurance that certain surplus lines insurers are able to provide to insurers. According to the author, the purpose of this bill is to allow insurers to obtain additional flood insurance coverage from surplus lines insurers and give more flood insurance options to consumers. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 1306 as it does not affect any of our liberty principles.