Texas Insurance Code

§ 524.101 — FUNDING

IN § 524.101Title 5. PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS · Part B. CONSUMER SERVICE PROVISIONS · Ch. 524. TEXLINK TO HEALTH COVERAGE · Art. C. FUNDING

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The department may accept gifts and grants from any party, including a health benefit plan issuer or a foundation associated with a health benefit plan issuer, to assist with funding the program. The department shall adopt rules governing acceptance of donations that are consistent with Chapter 575, Government Code. Before adopting rules under this section, the department shall:

(1)submit the proposed rules to the Texas Ethics Commission for review; and

(2)consider the commission's recommendations regarding the regulations. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 721 (S.B. 78), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2009.