Texas SB1307: Relating to a biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance.

What the bill says

An act relating to a biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance.

From the enrolled text, May 28, 2025:

AN ACT relating to a biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subtitle B, Title 5, Insurance Code, is amended by adding Chapter 524A to read as follows: [ADDED: CHAPTER 524A. PUBLIC EDUCATION ON HEALTH COVERAGE] [ADDED: Sec.][ADDED: ][ADDED: 524A.001.][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: BIENNIAL HEALTH COVERAGE REFERENCE GUIDE. ] [ADDED: (a) The department shall consult with the Health and Human Services ] [ADDED: Commission to develop a biennial reference guide designed to ] [ADDED: educate the public about health coverage in this state.] [ADDED: (b)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: The reference guide must include the following ] [ADDED: information:] [ADDED: (1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: the biennial period covered by the current ] [] [ADDED: (2)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: definitions of the term "health insurance" and ] [] [ADDED: (3)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: sources from which consumers may obtain health ] [ADDED: coverage, including through employers, and an explanation of how ] [] [ADDED: (4)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: a guide to consumer rights and resources related ] [] [ADDED: (5) a health coverage shopping guide that includes:] [ADDED: (A)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: an explanation of discount cards and other ] [ADDED: noninsurance health coverage products and a comparison of those ] [] [ADDED: (B)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: an explanation and comparison of …

Sponsors

• Molly Cook (D, SD-015) · primary sponsor
• Cesar Blanco (D, SD-029)
• Bryan Hughes (R, SD-001)
• Charles Perry (R, SD-028)
• Kevin Sparks (R, SD-031)
• Donna Campbell (R, SD-025)
• Jose Menendez (D, SD-026)
• Hubert Vo (D)

Latest actions

1. June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25
2. June 20, 2025: Filed without the Governor's signature
3. June 1, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. June 1, 2025: Signed in the House
5. May 30, 2025: Signed in the Senate
6. May 28, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. May 28, 2025: House passage reported
8. May 28, 2025: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
9. May 28, 2025: Record vote (RV#3875)
10. May 28, 2025: Passed

Votes

• Insurance Committee Vote (Out of committee): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Health & Human Services Committee Vote (Out of committee): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3875 (May 28, 2025): 91 yea, 38 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#3762 (May 27, 2025): 80 yea, 62 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Three day rule (April 9, 2025): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Read 3rd time (April 9, 2025): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1307?

SB1307 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Relating to a biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance.

What does SB1307 do?

In its own words: An act relating to a biennial health coverage reference guide developed by the Texas Department of Insurance.

What is the status of SB1307?

Chaptered as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 9/1/25 (June 20, 2025).

Who sponsored SB1307?

Molly Cook (D, SD-015), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1307?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB01307