Texas Licensing & Regulation
Which official heads the Texas Department of Insurance and holds general regulatory authority over insurance?
Answer
The Commissioner of Insurance
The Insurance Code defines 'Commissioner' as the commissioner of insurance, and charges the Texas Department of Insurance — which the Commissioner heads — with regulating the business of insurance in this state.
Source: Tex. Ins. Code §§31.001(1), 31.002
Not the answer
- The Secretary of State
- The Governor
- The Attorney General
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