Relating to a study of title insurance rates in Texas and other states.
This bill (HB 5198) directs the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct a study comparing title insurance rates in Texas with rates in other states. It does not change current laws but requires the study to examine rate structures and market practices. The study would provide data to inform potential future legislative action on title insurance regulation. Since the bill text is unavailable in the provided context, specific details about the study's methodology or timeline cannot be confirmed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Committee
1
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Insurance
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Dean
RRepublican
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