HB 1940 Referred to Senate Committee

Apr 24, 2019 | Archive News

HB 1940, which would allow eligible surplus lines insurers to write windstorm and hail insurance, even if coverage is available from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), was referred to the Senate Business and Commerce Committee on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

The bill, authored by Rep. Eddie Lucio III, was passed by the House Insurance Committee by a vote of 8-0, with one member absent. It was passed by the House on Friday, April 12, 2019. It has now been received by the Senate, where it will be heard in committee. If the bill moves forward, it will be heard by the full Senate.

The bill’s identical companion, SB 2444, was referred to the Senate Business & Commerce Committee but has not yet been heard.