Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Insurance Code § 1460.007: SANCTIONS; DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.

Where this section sits in the code

INSURANCE CODE
TITLE 8. HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER HEALTH COVERAGES
SUBTITLE F. PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
CHAPTER 1460. STANDARDS REQUIRED REGARDING CERTAIN PHYSICIAN RANKINGS BY HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS

(a) A health benefit plan issuer that violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is subject to sanctions and disciplinary actions under Chapters 82 and 84.

(b) A violation of this chapter by a physician constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the Texas Medical Board, including imposition of an administrative penalty.

(c) The commissioner shall prohibit a health benefit plan issuer from using a ranking or classification system otherwise authorized under this chapter for not less than 12 consecutive months if the commissioner determines that the health benefit plan issuer has engaged in a pattern of discrepancies, falsehoods, or violations described by Section 1460.003(a-1).

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 652 (H.B. 1888), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Amended by:

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 787 (S.B. 926), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.

Collected 2026-08-27T01:47:21Z. Source file · JSON

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