Tex.
Ins. Code Section 2210.008
Department Orders; General Rulemaking Authority
(a)
The commissioner may issue any orders that the commissioner considers necessary to implement this chapter.(b)
The commissioner may adopt rules in the manner prescribed by Subchapter A (General Rulemaking Authority), Chapter 36 (Department Rules and Procedures), as reasonable and necessary to implement this chapter.(c)
In rules adopted under this chapter, the commissioner shall define the meaning of “alter” and “alteration” for purposes of this chapter, specifically as used in Subchapters E and F.(d)
The association may propose a rule for adoption by the commissioner. Except as provided by this section, the association’s proposal is governed by Subchapter B (Petition for Adoption of Rules), Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure), Government Code. The association is an interested person under that subchapter for purposes of a proceeding initiated under this section.(e)
Notwithstanding Section 2001.021 (Petition for Adoption of Rules)(c), Government Code, not later than the 30th day after the date the commissioner receives a proposed rule from the association, the commissioner shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding under Subchapter B (Petition for Adoption of Rules), Chapter 2001 (Administrative Procedure), Government Code.(f)
The association may request a public hearing under Section 2001.029 (Public Comment), Government Code, in connection with a rule proposed under this section.
Source:
Section 2210.008 — Department Orders; General Rulemaking Authority, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.2210.htm#2210.008 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
