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Texas Insurance Code - INS § 31.002. Duties of Department

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In addition to the other duties required of the Texas Department of Insurance, the department shall:

(1) regulate the business of insurance in this state;

(2) administer the workers' compensation system of this state as provided by Title 5, Labor Code;  1

(3) ensure that this code and other laws regarding insurance and insurance companies are executed;

(4) protect and ensure the fair treatment of consumers; and

(5) ensure fair competition in the insurance industry in order to foster a competitive market.

1 V.T.C.A., Labor Code § 401.001 et seq.
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