All Roll Calls
Yes: 304 • No: 1
TexasSB 133289th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to a group health benefit plan policy or contract holder's obligation to pay premiums on behalf of an individual after the individual's eligibility for group coverage terminates.
Sponsored By: Hancock, Lacey Hull
Signed by Governor
Insurance--Health & AccidentHEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Group plan holders can get premium relief
Texas health insurers and health maintenance organizations can waive premiums owed by group policyholders or contract holders. Relief covers only months after the month a person's eligibility for group coverage ends. The group holder must notify the insurer or organization after the eligibility-ending month. No covered services can have been provided after that month. Waivers are optional, and premiums for the eligibility-ending month remain owed. The act takes effect immediately with two-thirds approval in both houses; otherwise, its effective date is September 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Hancock
Affiliation unavailable
Lacey Hull
House
Cosponsors
César Blanco
Democratic • Senate
Trey Wharton
House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/20/2025
Record vote
Yes: 145 • No: 0
House vote • 5/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 143 • No: 1
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Insurance
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Health & Human Services
Yes: 8 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
5/30/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/30/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/21/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/21/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/21/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/20/2025SenateHouse passage reported
5/20/2025SenateRecord vote (RV#3005)
5/20/2025HousePassed
5/20/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/20/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/19/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#2925)
5/19/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading
5/19/2025HouseLaid out as postponed business
5/19/2025HousePostponed (5/16/25 9:00 AM)
5/15/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/15/2025HouseLaid out in lieu of companion (HB 2583)
5/15/2025HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
5/5/2025HouseCommittee report distributed
5/2/2025HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
5/2/2025HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
4/24/2025HouseConsidered in formal meeting
4/24/2025HouseReferred to Insurance
4/17/2025HouseRead first time
4/17/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
4/14/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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