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TX HB4389
TX HB4389Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
05/22/2023
05/22/2023
Crossed Over
05/06/2023
05/06/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Insurance Code to change the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance. The bill authorizes the use of surcharges instead of maintenance taxes for this purpose. Key provisions include: 1) Allowing the Commissioner of Insurance to annually set the rate of assessment for the surcharges, up to a maximum of 2.7% of gross workers' compensation insurance premiums; 2) Allowing insurers to recover the surcharges by reflecting them as an expense in rate filings or by charging policyholders directly; and 3) Aligning the collection of surcharges across different chapters of the Labor Code. The changes apply to annual premiums reported on or after the effective date of January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Not again placed on intent calendar (on 05/24/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB4389 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04389S.htm |
| Analysis (Senate Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB04389S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Senate Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04389S.htm |
| Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB04389E.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04389E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04389E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04389H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB04389H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04389I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB04389I.htm |
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