PROHIBITION ON USE OF CERTAIN GUIDELINES.
Tex. INS Code § 544.103.
in effect(a) A health benefit plan issuer may not use an underwriting guideline that is based on:
(1) the ability of an insured or enrollee or an applicant for insurance coverage or health care benefits to speak English fluently; or
(2) the literacy in English of the insured, enrollee, or applicant.
(b) An applicant has the burden of proof to establish a violation of this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER D. FAMILY VIOLENCE