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Texas Insurance Code - Chapter 31 Organization Of Department

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  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.001 - Definitions
    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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.002 - Duties Of Department
    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; ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.003 - Composition Of Department
    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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.004 - Sunset Provision
    (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, ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.005 - Defense By Attorney General
    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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.006 - Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Not Affected
    This code does not affect the duties imposed by law on the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, § ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.007 - References To Board
    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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.021 - Chief Executive
    (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, ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.022 - Appointment; Term
    (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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.023 - Qualifications
    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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.024 - Ineligibility For Public Office
    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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.026 - Compensation
    The commissioner is entitled to compensation as provided by the General Appropriations Act. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, § 1, eff. Sept. ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.027 - Grounds For Removal
    (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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.028 - Training Program For Commissioner
    (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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.041 - Department Personnel
    (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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.042 - Division Of Responsibilities
    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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.043 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; Report
    (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 ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.044 - Qualifications And Standards Of Conduct
    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) ...
  • Texas Insurance Code Section 31.045 - Career Ladder Program; Performance Evaluations
    (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