INSURANCE CODE

CHAPTER 39. PUBLIC ACCESS


	§ 39.001.  ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.  (a)  The 
commissioner shall prepare and maintain a written plan that 
describes how a person who does not speak English may be provided 
reasonable access to the department's programs.
	(b)  The department shall comply with federal and state laws 
for program and facility accessibility.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.           


	§ 39.002.  PUBLIC COMMENT.  The commissioner shall 
develop and implement policies that provide the public with a 
reasonable opportunity to appear before the commissioner and to 
speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the commissioner.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.           


	§ 39.003.  PUBLIC REPRESENTATION ON ADVISORY 
BODY.  (a)  At least one-half of the membership of each advisory 
body appointed by the commissioner, other than an advisory body 
whose membership is determined by this code or by another law 
relating to the business of insurance in this state, must represent 
the general public.
	(b)  A public representative may not be:                                       
		(1)  an officer, director, or employee of an insurance 
company, insurance agency, agent, broker, solicitor, adjuster, or 
any other business entity regulated by the department;
		(2)  a person required to register with the Texas 
Ethics Commission under Chapter 305, Government Code;  or
		(3)  a person related within the second degree by 
affinity or consanguinity to a person described by Subdivision (1) 
or (2).

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.