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 of the State of Texas

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