The bill establishes a temporary self-insurance pool for prescribed burn managers in Texas, aimed at providing general liability coverage for prescribed burns conducted by certified and insured managers. It introduces Chapter 2155 to the Insurance Code, which outlines the definitions, administration, and operational framework of the self-insurance program. The Texas A&M Forest Service will oversee the program, which includes risk evaluation, loss-prevention strategies, and the provision of self-insurance coverage. The bill also stipulates that the service may assess fees from participating managers and set cost-sharing requirements, ensuring that the self-insurance pool is adequately funded and managed.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the self-insurance pool will not cover certain liabilities, such as workers' compensation or automobile liability, and establishes eligibility requirements for participation. It mandates that participating managers complete a wildfire suppression course and report data on their prescribed burns. The program is set to expire on September 1, 2040, with any remaining funds after claims being transferred to the statewide fire contingency account. The bill is scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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