Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.0045: CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.

(a) Except as provided by Sections 1301.0046 and 1301.0047, this chapter may not be construed to limit the level of reimbursement or the level of coverage, including deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing provisions, that are applicable to preferred providers or, for plans other than exclusive provider benefit plans, nonpreferred providers.

(b) Except as provided by Sections 1301.0052, 1301.0053, 1301.155, 1301.164, and 1301.165, this chapter may not be construed to require an exclusive provider benefit plan to compensate a nonpreferred provider for services provided to an insured.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1221 (H.B. 1030), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Amended by:

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 288 (H.B. 1772), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1342 (S.B. 1264), Sec. 1.05, eff. September 1, 2019.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 981 (S.B. 2476), Sec. 6(a), eff. September 1, 2023.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 981 (S.B. 2476), Sec. 6(b), eff. September 1, 2025.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (S.B. 926), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.