Tex. Ins. Code § 544.103

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 544.103 - Prohibition on Use of Certain Guidelines
(a) A health benefit plan issuer may not use an underwriting guideline that is based on:
(1) the ability of an insured or enrollee or an applicant for insurance coverage or health care benefits to speak English fluently; or
(2) the literacy in English of the insured, enrollee, or applicant.
(b) An applicant has the burden of proof to establish a violation of this subchapter.

Tex. Ins. Code § 544.103

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. 4/1/2005.