CHAPTER 39. PUBLIC ACCESS - Texas Statutes

INSURANCE CODE

TITLE 2. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

SUBTITLE A. ADMINISTRATION OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

CHAPTER 39. PUBLIC ACCESS

Sec. 39.001. ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES. (a) The

commissioner shall prepare and maintain a written plan that

describes how a person who does not speak English may be provided

reasonable access to the department's programs.

(b) The department shall comply with federal and state laws for

program and facility accessibility.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 39.002. PUBLIC COMMENT. The commissioner shall develop and

implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable

opportunity to appear before the commissioner and to speak on any

issue under the jurisdiction of the commissioner.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.

Sec. 39.003. PUBLIC REPRESENTATION ON ADVISORY BODY. (a) At

least one-half of the membership of each advisory body appointed

by the commissioner, other than an advisory body whose membership

is determined by this code or by another law relating to the

business of insurance in this state, must represent the general

public.

(b) A public representative may not be:

(1) an officer, director, or employee of an insurance company,

insurance agency, agent, broker, solicitor, adjuster, or any

other business entity regulated by the department;

(2) a person required to register with the Texas Ethics

Commission under Chapter 305, Government Code; or

(3) a person related within the second degree by affinity or

consanguinity to a person described by Subdivision (1) or (2).

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,

1999.