House Committee on Insurance: Interim Charge 1

The House Committee on Insurance met to hear invited testimony only over the following Interim charges. 1. Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following: HB 18, relating to the establishment of the prescription drug savings program for certain uninsured individuals; HB 3459, relating to preauthorization requirements for certain health care services and utilization review for certain health benefit plans; HB 3752, relating to the offering of health benefit coverage by subsidiaries of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company; HB 3924, relating to health benefits offered by certain nonprofit agricultural organizations; SB 1137, relating to the required disclosure of prices for certain item