TITLE: Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of insurance fraud and other offenses.

SUMMARY: Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of insurance fraud and other offenses.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of insurance fraud and other offenses. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 701.102, Insurance Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 701.102. INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN ACTS OF FRAUD AND OTHER OFFENSES.If the commissioner has reason to believe a person has engaged in, is engaging in, has committed, or is about to commit a fraudulent insurance act or an [the] offense [of insurance fraud] under the [Section 35.02(a)] Penal Code, the commissioner may conduct any investigation necessary inside or outside this state to: (1) determine whether the act or offense occurred; or (2) aid in enforcing laws relating to fraudulent insurance acts or offenses under the Penal Code, including by providing technical or litigation assistance to other governmental agencies [insurance fraud].SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.