Senate Interim Committee on Title Insurance
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 75th Legislative Session.
Committee Information
CHAIR
Chris Harris
MEMBERS
Gonzalo Barrientos
J.E. "Buster" Brown
CLERK:
Cindy Mitchell
TEL:
(512) 463-0110
Interim Charges
- Review and make any necessary recommendations concerning the current system of setting title insurance premium rates including: comparison of Texas title insurance rates to the rates in other comparable states; title insurance cost-drivers; expenses that should be included or excluded in calculating the rate base; and whether title insurance rates should be regulated.
- Study the issue of controlled business arrangements in the title insurance industry and the effects of such practices on prices and competition.
