Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 1238: Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.

Enacted Last action May 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 1238 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse. Primary sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), Trey Wharton (Republican), Andy Hopper (Republican), Vikki Goodwin (Democratic), Katrina Pierson (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican); Mayes Middleton (Republican); Matt Morgan (Republican); Trey Wharton (Republican); and 3 more. 12 co-sponsors.