Sec. 2151.2022. COMMISSIONER ACTION ON CERTAIN RATE FILINGS. (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date the association files a rate, excluding a rate described by Section 2151.2041, the commissioner shall:
(1) approve the rate if the commissioner determines that the rate meets the standards under Section 2151.201; or
(2) disapprove the rate if the commissioner determines that the rate does not meet the standards under Section 2151.201.
(b) If the commissioner fails to act as required under Subsection (a) on or before the 30th day after the date the rate is filed, the rate is considered approved on the 31st day after the date of filing unless the approval period is extended under Subsection (c).
(c) The commissioner may extend the approval period under Subsection (a) for one additional period not to exceed 30 days. The commissioner and the association may agree to extend the approval period for additional periods not to exceed 30 days. If the commissioner does not affirmatively approve or disapprove the rate before the extended period expires, the rate is considered approved on the day after the date the extended period expires.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 95 (S.B. 733), Sec. 5, eff. May 18, 2013.
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