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AN ACT
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relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of |
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acts of insurance fraud. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 701.102, Insurance Code, is amended to |
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read as follows: |
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Sec. 701.102. INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN ACTS OF FRAUD. If |
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the commissioner has reason to believe a person has engaged in, is |
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engaging in, has committed, or is about to commit a fraudulent |
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insurance act [or the offense of insurance fraud under Section
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35.02(a), Penal Code], the commissioner may conduct any |
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investigation necessary inside or outside this state to: |
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(1) determine whether the act [or offense] occurred; |
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or |
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(2) aid in enforcing laws relating to fraudulent |
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insurance acts, including by providing technical or litigation |
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assistance to other governmental agencies [or insurance fraud]. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 782 passed the Senate on |
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April 9, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 1. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 782 passed the House on |
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May 20, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 141, Nays 0, two |
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present not voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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