S.B. No. 1307 introduces a new Chapter 524A to the Texas Insurance Code, focusing on public education regarding health coverage. The Texas Department of Insurance, in collaboration with the Health and Human Services Commission, is tasked with developing a biennial health coverage reference guide. This guide aims to educate the public about health insurance and other forms of health coverage available in Texas. It will include essential information such as definitions of health insurance, sources for obtaining coverage, consumer rights, a shopping guide for health coverage, and details on federal and state assistance programs.

The bill mandates that the first edition of this reference guide be published by January 1, 2026, and it will be made available both online and in printed form upon request. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This initiative is designed to enhance consumer understanding of health coverage options and rights, ultimately promoting informed decision-making among Texans regarding their health insurance needs.

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