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 and other necessary coverages 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 introduces a new provision that prohibits trusts from making membership in the association a condition for issuing professional liability insurance or other insurance to licensed practitioners.

These changes aim to enhance the availability of insurance options for health care providers, ensuring that they can obtain necessary coverage without being restricted by association membership requirements. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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