Tex. Ins. Code Section 2251.103
Commissioner Action Concerning Rate Filing Not yet in Effect; Hearing and Analysis

(a)

Not later than the earlier of the date the rate takes effect or the 30th day after the date a rate is filed with the department under Section 2251.101 (Rate Filings and Supporting Information), the commissioner shall disapprove the rate if the commissioner determines that the rate does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.

(b)

Except as provided by Subsection (c), if a rate has not been disapproved by the commissioner before the expiration of the 30-day period described by Subsection (a), the rate is not considered disapproved under this section.

(c)

For good cause, the commissioner may, on the expiration of the 30-day period described by Subsection (a), extend the period for disapproval of a rate for one additional 30-day period. The commissioner and the insurer may not by agreement extend the 30-day period described by Subsection (a) or this subsection.

(d)

If the commissioner disapproves a rate under this section, the commissioner shall issue an order specifying in what respects the rate fails to meet the requirements of this chapter.

(e)

An insurer that files a rate that is disapproved under this section is entitled to a hearing on written request made to the commissioner not later than the 30th day after the date the order disapproving the rate takes effect.

(f)

The department shall track, compile, and routinely analyze the factors that contribute to the disapproval of rates under this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 727 (H.B. 2017), Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147 (H.B. 1951), Sec. 3.006, eff. September 1, 2011.

Source: Section 2251.103 — Commissioner Action Concerning Rate Filing Not yet in Effect; Hearing and Analysis, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.­2251.­htm#2251.­103 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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