The bill amends Section 2212.054 of the Texas Insurance Code to clarify the powers and duties of self-insurance trusts related to health care liability claims. It allows trusts to purchase professional liability insurance not only for members of the association that created the trust but also for other individuals licensed to practice medicine or dentistry in Texas. Additionally, the bill specifies that trusts cannot require membership in the association as a condition for issuing professional liability insurance or other insurance to these licensed individuals.

The amendments include the insertion of new language that expands the eligibility for insurance coverage and the duties of the trust, while deleting the term "medical" from the context of professional liability insurance. This change aims to enhance the availability of insurance options for healthcare professionals, ensuring that they have access to necessary coverage without the prerequisite of association membership. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Insurance Code 2212.054 (Insurance Code 2212)