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Texas Insurance Code - Chapter 31 Organization Of DepartmentLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Insurance Code > Texas Insurance Code - Chapter 31 Organization Of Department In this code and other insurance laws: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of insurance. (2) "Department" means the Texas Department of Insurance. Added by Acts ... 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; ... The department is composed of the commissioner and other officers and employees required to efficiently implement: (1) this code; (2) other insurance laws of this ... (a) The Texas Department of Insurance is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, ... The attorney general shall defend an action brought against the commissioner or an employee or officer of the department as a result of that person's ... This code does not affect the duties imposed by law on the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, § ... A reference in this code or other law to the State Board of Insurance, the Board of Insurance Commissioners, or an individual commissioner means the ... (a) The commissioner is the department's chief executive and administrative officer. The commissioner shall administer and enforce this code, other insurance laws of this state, ... (a) The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint the commissioner. The commissioner serves a two-year term that expires on February ... The commissioner must: (1) be a competent and experienced administrator; (2) be well informed and qualified in the field of insurance and insurance regulation; and ... The commissioner is ineligible to be a candidate for a public elective office in this state, unless the commissioner has resigned and the governor has ... The commissioner is entitled to compensation as provided by the General Appropriations Act. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, § 1, eff. Sept. ... (a) It is a ground for removal from office if the commissioner: (1) does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required by ... (a) Not later than the 90th day after the date on which the commissioner takes office, the commissioner shall complete a training program that complies ... (a) Subject to the General Appropriations Act or other law, the commissioner shall appoint deputies, assistants, and other personnel as necessary to carry out the ... The commissioner shall develop and implement policies that clearly define the respective responsibilities of the commissioner and the staff of the department. Added by Acts ... (a) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to ensure implementation of a program of equal employment opportunity ... The commissioner shall provide to department employees, as often as necessary, information regarding their: (1) qualification for office or employment under this code; and (2) ... (a) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall develop an intra-agency career ladder program. The program must require intra-agency posting of all nonentry level positions ... Last modified: August 10, 2007 |