Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 495: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Insurance to adopt rules that implement or are based on certain environmental, social, and governance models, ratings, or standards.

Passed one chamber Last action May 5, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars

Plain-language summary

SB 495 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 22, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Insurance to adopt rules that implement or are based on certain environmental, social, and governance models, ratings, or standards. Primary sponsor: Kevin Sparks (Republican), Dennis Paul (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Committee report sent to Calendars.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kevin Sparks (Republican); Dennis Paul (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.