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TX Ins Code § 40.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance|Chapter 40 - Duties of State Office of Administrative Hearings and Commissioner in Certain Proceedings; Rate Setting Proceedings|Subchapter B. Proceedings Relating to Promulgation of Rates|Section 40.053. Presentation of Evidence

Sec. 40.053.  PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE.  The administrative law judge shall provide each interested party an opportunity to respond to and present evidence and argument concerning all issues in the proceeding.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 40.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance|Chapter 40 - Duties of State Office of Administrative Hearings and Commissioner in Certain Proceedings; Rate Setting Proceedings|Subchapter B. Proceedings Relating to Promulgation of Rates|Section 40.054. Witnesses and Cross-Examination

Sec. 40.054.  WITNESSES AND CROSS-EXAMINATION.  (a)  The testimony of a witness, other than an expert witness, may be presented either orally by the witness at the hearing or by affidavit.(b)  Each party is entitled to cross-examine each witness called to testify by another party to the proceeding.  The attendance of a witness providing testimony by affidavit is required if a party files a written request that the witness appear for cross-examination.(c)  If a witness providing testimony by affidavit fails to appear for cross-examination after the filing of a written request that the witness appear, the administrative law judge shall exclude the affidavit from evidence and may not consider the affidavit for any purpose.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 40.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance|Chapter 40 - Duties of State Office of Administrative Hearings and Commissioner in Certain Proceedings; Rate Setting Proceedings|Subchapter B. Proceedings Relating to Promulgation of Rates|Section 40.055. Testimony of Expert Witness; Prefiling Required

Sec. 40.055.  TESTIMONY OF EXPERT WITNESS;  PREFILING REQUIRED.  The direct testimony of each expert witness to be called must be prefiled in accordance with a schedule established by the administrative law judge.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 40.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance|Chapter 40 - Duties of State Office of Administrative Hearings and Commissioner in Certain Proceedings; Rate Setting Proceedings|Subchapter B. Proceedings Relating to Promulgation of Rates|Section 40.056. Deadlines

Sec. 40.056.  DEADLINES.  The administrative law judge shall establish reasonable deadlines for the filing of affidavits, the designation of witnesses, and other matters as are necessary or appropriate.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 40.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance|Chapter 40 - Duties of State Office of Administrative Hearings and Commissioner in Certain Proceedings; Rate Setting Proceedings|Subchapter B. Proceedings Relating to Promulgation of Rates|Section 40.057. Influence of Commissioner Prohibited

Sec. 40.057.  INFLUENCE OF COMMISSIONER PROHIBITED.  The commissioner may not attempt to influence the administrative law judge's findings of fact, conclusions of law, or application of the law to the facts.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 40.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance|Chapter 40 - Duties of State Office of Administrative Hearings and Commissioner in Certain Proceedings; Rate Setting Proceedings|Subchapter B. Proceedings Relating to Promulgation of Rates|Section 40.058. Proposal for Decision

Sec. 40.058.  PROPOSAL FOR DECISION.  The administrative law judge shall:(1)  prepare a proposal for decision that includes proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law;  and(2)  serve the proposal for decision by registered mail on each party to the proceeding.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 40.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance|Chapter 40 - Duties of State Office of Administrative Hearings and Commissioner in Certain Proceedings; Rate Setting Proceedings|Subchapter B. Proceedings Relating to Promulgation of Rates|Section 40.059. Consideration of Proposal for Decision

Sec. 40.059.  CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR DECISION.  (a)  The commissioner shall provide to each party an opportunity to file exceptions to the proposal for decision and briefs related to the issues addressed in the proposal.(b)  After the opportunity to file exceptions and briefs under Subsection (a), the commissioner shall, in open meeting, consider:(1)  the proposal for decision;  and(2)  the exceptions, briefs, and arguments of the parties.(c)  The commissioner may amend the proposal for decision, including any finding of fact.  The commissioner shall accompany any amendment with an explanation of the basis of the amendment.  The commissioner shall base any amendment and the order adopting the rate solely on the record made before the administrative law judge.(d)  The commissioner may refer the matter back to the administrative law judge to:(1)  reconsider findings and conclusions in the proposal for decision;(2)  take additional evidence;  or(3)  make additional findings of fact or conclusions of law.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 40.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance|Chapter 40 - Duties of State Office of Administrative Hearings and Commissioner in Certain Proceedings; Rate Setting Proceedings|Subchapter B. Proceedings Relating to Promulgation of Rates|Section 40.060. Commissioner's Order

Sec. 40.060.  COMMISSIONER'S ORDER.  The commissioner shall serve on each party a copy of the commissioner's order, including the commissioner's findings of fact and conclusions of law.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 82.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 82 - Sanctions|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 82.001. Definition

Sec. 82.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "authorization" means a permit, license, certificate of authority, certificate of registration, or other authorization issued or existing under the commissioner's authority or this code.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 82.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 82 - Sanctions|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 82.002. Application of Chapter

Sec. 82.002.  APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.(a)  This chapter applies to each company regulated by the commissioner, including:(1)  a domestic or foreign, stock or mutual, life, health, or accident insurance company;(2)  a domestic or foreign, stock or mutual, fire or casualty insurance company;(3)  a Mexican casualty company;(4)  a domestic or foreign Lloyd's plan insurer;(5)  a domestic or foreign reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;(6)  a domestic or foreign fraternal benefit society;(7)  a domestic or foreign title insurance company;(8)   a stipulated premium insurance company;(9)  a nonprofit legal service corporation;(10)  a health maintenance organization;(11)  a statewide mutual assessment company;(12)  a local mutual aid association;(13)  a local mutual burial association;(14)  an association exempt under Section 887.102;(15)  a nonprofit hospital, medical, or dental service corporation, including a company subject to Chapter 842;(16)  a county mutual insurance company; and(17)  a farm mutual insurance company.(b)  This chapter also applies to:(1)  an agent of an entity described by Subsection (a);  and(2)  an individual or a corporation, association, partnership, or other artificial person who:(A)  is engaged in the business of insurance;(B)  holds an authorization;  or(C)  is regulated by the commissioner.(c)  The commissioner's authority under this chapter applies to each form of authorization and each person or entity holding an authorization.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 18, eff. June 1, 2003;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 11.002, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2B.010, eff. April 1, 2009.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 5.002, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Ins Code § 82.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 82 - Sanctions|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 82.003. Proceedings Under Other Law

Sec. 82.003.  PROCEEDINGS UNDER OTHER LAW.  The commissioner's authority under this chapter is in addition to any other authority to enforce a sanction, penalty, fine, forfeiture, denial, suspension, or revocation otherwise authorized by law.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 82.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 82 - Sanctions|Subchapter B. Imposition of Sanctions|Section 82.051. Cancellation or Revocation of Authorization

Sec. 82.051.  CANCELLATION OR REVOCATION OF AUTHORIZATION.  After notice and opportunity for a hearing, the commissioner may cancel or revoke an authorization if the holder of the authorization is found to be in violation of, or to have failed to comply with, this code or a rule of the commissioner.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 82.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 82 - Sanctions|Subchapter B. Imposition of Sanctions|Section 82.052. Other Sanctions

Sec. 82.052.  OTHER SANCTIONS.  In addition to the cancellation or revocation of an authorization under Section 82.051, the commissioner may:(1)  suspend the authorization for a specified time not to exceed one year;(2)  order the holder of the authorization to cease and desist from:(A)  the activity determined to be in violation of this code or a rule of the commissioner;  or(B)  the failure to comply with this code or a rule of the commissioner;(3)  direct the holder of the authorization to pay an administrative penalty under Chapter 84;(4)  direct the holder of the authorization to make restitution under Section 82.053;  or(5)  take any combination of those actions.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 82.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 82 - Sanctions|Subchapter B. Imposition of Sanctions|Section 82.053. Restitution

Sec. 82.053.  RESTITUTION.  (a)  The commissioner may direct the holder of an authorization to make complete restitution to each Texas resident, each Texas insured, and each entity operating in this state that is harmed by a violation of, or failure to comply with, this code or a rule of the commissioner.(b)  The holder of the authorization shall make the restitution in the form and amount and within the period determined by the commissioner.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 82.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 82 - Sanctions|Subchapter B. Imposition of Sanctions|Section 82.054. Cancellation on Failure to Comply

Sec. 82.054.  CANCELLATION ON FAILURE TO COMPLY.  If it is found after hearing that a holder of an authorization has failed to comply with an order issued under Section 82.052, the commissioner shall cancel each authorization held by the holder.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 82.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 82 - Sanctions|Subchapter B. Imposition of Sanctions|Section 82.055. Informal Disposition

Sec. 82.055.  INFORMAL DISPOSITION.  (a)  The commissioner may informally dispose of a matter under this subchapter by consent order, agreed settlement, stipulation, or default.(b)  An informal disposition may include a provision under which the holder of the authorization agrees to a sanction under this subchapter with the express reservation that:(1)  the holder does not admit a violation of this code or of a rule;  and(2)  the existence of a violation is in dispute.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 82.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 82 - Sanctions|Subchapter B. Imposition of Sanctions|Section 82.056. Notice to Other States

Sec. 82.056.  NOTICE TO OTHER STATES.  The commissioner shall give notice of an action taken under this subchapter to the insurance commissioner or other similar officer of each state.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 83.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 83.001. Definitions

Sec. 83.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Authorized person" means an individual or entity described by Section 83.002.(2)  "Emergency" means a sudden, urgent occurrence that requires immediate action.(3)  "Unauthorized person" means an individual or a corporation, association, partnership, or other artificial person who directly or indirectly does an act of insurance business that is:(A)  described by Section 101.051 or 101.052;  and(B)  not done in accordance with specific authorization of law.(4)  "Unfair act" means an unfair method of competition, an unfair or deceptive act or practice, or an unfair claim settlement practice as defined under Chapter 541 or 542 or a rule adopted under either chapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 19, eff. June 1, 2003;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 11.003, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2B.011, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Ins Code § 83.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 83.002. Application of Chapter

Sec. 83.002.  APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.(a)  This chapter applies to each company regulated by the commissioner, including:(1)  a domestic or foreign, stock or mutual, life, health, or accident insurance company;(2)  a domestic or foreign, stock or mutual, fire or casualty insurance company;(3)  a Mexican casualty company;(4)  a domestic or foreign Lloyd's plan insurer;(5)  a domestic or foreign reciprocal or interinsurance exchange;(6)  a domestic or foreign fraternal benefit society;(7)  a domestic or foreign title insurance company;(8)   a stipulated premium insurance company;(9)  a nonprofit legal service corporation;(10)  a statewide mutual assessment company;(11)  a local mutual aid association;(12)  a local mutual burial association;(13)  an association exempt under Section 887.102;(14)  a nonprofit hospital, medical, or dental service corporation, including a company subject to Chapter 842;(15)  a county mutual insurance company; and(16)  a farm mutual insurance company.(b)  This chapter also applies to:(1)  an agent of an entity described by Subsection (a);  and(2)  an individual or a corporation, association, partnership, or other artificial person who:(A)  is engaged in the business of insurance;(B)  holds a permit, certificate, registration, license, or other authority under this code;  or(C)  is regulated by the commissioner.(c)  This chapter also applies to:(1)  a person appointed as a qualified inspector under Section 2210.254; and(2)  a person acting as a qualified inspector under Section 2210.254 without being appointed as a qualified inspector under either of those sections.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1419, Sec. 20, eff. June 1, 2003;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 11.004, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2B.012, eff. April 1, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (H.B. 3), Sec. 1, eff. September 28, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1073 (H.B. 2439), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 967 (S.B. 2065), Sec. 5.003, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Ins Code § 83.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 83.003. Rules

Sec. 83.003.  RULES.  The commissioner may adopt reasonable rules to implement this chapter, including rules that provide, to the extent possible, uniformity of procedures between this state and other states, the United States, or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 83.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 83.004. Proceedings Under Other Law

Sec. 83.004.  PROCEEDINGS UNDER OTHER LAW.  The commissioner may proceed solely under this chapter or under this chapter in conjunction with other applicable law.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 83.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders|Subchapter B. Issuance of Orders|Section 83.051. Authority of Commissioner to Issue Order

Sec. 83.051.  AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER TO ISSUE ORDER.  (a)  The commissioner ex parte may issue an emergency cease and desist order if:(1)  the commissioner believes that:(A)  an authorized person engaging in the business of insurance is:(i)  committing an unfair act; or(ii)  in a hazardous condition or a hazardous financial condition under Section 843.406 or Subchapter A, Chapter 404, as determined by the commissioner; or(B)  an unauthorized person:(i)  is engaging in the business of insurance in violation of Chapter 101 or in violation of a rule adopted under that chapter; and(ii)  does not meet a statutory exception or exemption; and(2)  with respect to conduct described by Subdivision (1)(A), it appears to the commissioner that the alleged conduct:(A)  is fraudulent;(B)  is hazardous or creates an immediate danger to the public safety; or(C)  is causing or can be reasonably expected to cause public injury that:(i)  is likely to occur at any moment;(ii)  is incapable of being repaired or rectified; and(iii)  has or is likely to have influence or effect.(b)  An order is final on the 61st day after the date it is served, unless the affected person requests a hearing under Section 83.053.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 730 (H.B. 2636), Sec. 2B.013, eff. April 1, 2009.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 60 (S.B. 1809), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Ins Code § 83.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders|Subchapter B. Issuance of Orders|Section 83.052. Notice

Sec. 83.052.  NOTICE.  (a)  On issuance of an order under Section 83.051, the commissioner shall serve on the affected person an order that:(1)  contains a statement of the charges;  and(2)  requires the person immediately to cease and desist from the acts, methods, or practices stated in the order.(b)  The commissioner shall serve the order by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the affected person's last known address.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Ins Code § 83.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders|Subchapter B. Issuance of Orders|Section 83.053. Request for Hearing

Sec. 83.053.  REQUEST FOR HEARING.  (a)  A person affected by an order is entitled to request a hearing to contest the order.(b)  The affected person must request the hearing not later than the 60th day after the date on which the person is served with an order required by Section 83.052.(c)  A request to contest an order must:(1)  be in writing;(2)  be directed to the commissioner;  and(3)  state the grounds for the request to set aside or modify the order.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 60 (S.B. 1809), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Ins Code § 83.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders|Subchapter B. Issuance of Orders|Section 83.054. Hearing

Sec. 83.054.  HEARING.  (a)  On receiving a timely request for a hearing under Section 83.053, the department shall docket the case at the State Office of Administrative Hearings not later than the 30th day after the date the department receives the request.(b)  The hearing is subject to the procedures for contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code. (c)  At the hearing, the person requesting the hearing must show why the order should not be affirmed.(d)  Following receipt of the proposal for decision from the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding the hearing, the commissioner shall affirm, modify, or set aside in whole or in part the order.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 60 (S.B. 1809), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Ins Code § 83.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Insurance Code|Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance|Subtitle B - Discipline and Enforcement|Chapter 83 - Emergency Cease and Desist Orders|Subchapter B. Issuance of Orders|Section 83.055. Effect of Order Pending Hearing

Sec. 83.055.  EFFECT OF ORDER PENDING HEARING.  Pending a hearing under this subchapter, an order continues in effect unless the order is stayed by the commissioner.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|