Sec. 843.153. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT. In performing duties under this chapter and the following provisions, the commissioner may contract with a state agency or, after notice and opportunity for hearing, with a qualified person to make recommendations concerning determinations to be made by the commissioner:
(1) Section 1367.053;
(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1452;
(3) Subchapter B, Chapter 1507;
(4) Chapters 222, 251, and 258, as applicable to a health maintenance organization; and
(5) Chapters 1271 and 1272.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2E.041, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Organization of Insurers and Related Entities
Subtitle C - Life, Health, and Accident Insurers and Related Entities
Chapter 843 - Health Maintenance Organizations
Subchapter E. Regulation of Health Maintenance Organizations
Section 843.152. Subpoena Authority
Section 843.153. Authority to Contract