Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
This bill requires Texas insurers to use credit reports no older than 90 days when setting rates for personal property and casualty insurance (like home or auto policies). Insurers must update credit data every 36 months, notify policyholders of any premium changes tied to credit score updates, and allow annual re-evaluations upon request. Consumers can opt out of credit score updates or request a rate review, with exceptions for policies not using credit scoring. The rules apply to policies delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Apr 16, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Insurance
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Smithee
RRepublican
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