Texas Insurance Code

§ 31.002 — DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT

IN § 31.002Title 2. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE · Part A. ADMINISTRATION OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE · Ch. 31. ORGANIZATION OF DEPARTMENT · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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In addition to the other duties required of the Texas Department of Insurance, the department shall:

(1)regulate the business of insurance in this state;

(2)administer the workers' compensation system of this state as provided by Title 5, Labor Code;

(3)ensure that this code and other laws regarding insurance and insurance companies are executed;

(4)protect and ensure the fair treatment of consumers; and

(5)ensure fair competition in the insurance industry in order to foster a competitive market. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 6.051, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147 (H.B. 1951), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2011.