Sec. 31.021. CHIEF EXECUTIVE. (a) The commissioner is the department's chief executive and administrative officer. The commissioner shall administer and enforce this code, other insurance laws of this state, and other laws granting jurisdiction or applicable to the department or the commissioner.
(b) The commissioner has the powers and duties vested in the department by:
(1) this code and other insurance laws of this state; and
(2) Title 5, Labor Code, and other workers' compensation insurance laws of this state.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 6.053, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance
Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance
Chapter 31 - Organization of Department
Subchapter B. Commissioner of Insurance
Section 31.021. Chief Executive
Section 31.022. Appointment; Term
Section 31.023. Qualifications
Section 31.024. Ineligibility for Public Office