HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Insurance 

TIME & DATE:  8:00 AM, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 

PLACE:       E2.026 
CHAIR:       Rep. Jay Dean 

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The chair may limit testimony to two (2) minutes per witness.

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HB 813         Cortez                                                
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.

HB 1680        Jones, Venton                                         
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus infections.

HB 3569        Barry | et al.                                         
Relating to certain contract refusals, terminations, and suspensions of licensed insurance agents by a property and casualty insurer.

HB 4074        Morgan                                                
Relating to licensing requirements for insurance umpires and appraisers; authorizing fees; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 4635        Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra                            
Relating to disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in the denial of insurance claims.

HB 5178        Howard                                                
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain biomarker testing.

SB 527         Schwertner | et al.                                    
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.

SB 1307        Cook | et al.                                         
Relating to a biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance.

SB 1822        Johnson                                               
Relating to the use of artificial intelligence-based algorithms in utilization review conducted for certain health benefit plans.

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