Tex. Ins. Code § 1460.007 · Chapter 1460. STANDARDS REQUIRED REGARDING CERTAIN PHYSICIAN RANKINGS BY HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS
SANCTIONS; DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(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).
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History
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.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1460.htm
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