Date:
September 29, 2026
Time:
2 p.m.
- 4 p.m.
Location:
Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 170
1700 Congress Avenue
Austin TX 78701
Details:
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) will hold a hybrid public hearing, allowing for in-person and virtual participation, to hear comments on the following:
- Docket No. 2872—Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's (TWIA's) proposed adjustments to its maximum limits of liability.
- Docket No. 2873—Proposed amendments to the valuation manual rule, 28 TAC §3.9901.
For more information on these dockets, see below.
After those wishing to speak on the first proposal have had an opportunity, we will close the first docket and move to the next. The hearing will conclude once the public participation is complete for the final docket.
In-person location:
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 Congress Ave., Room 170
Austin, TX 78701
Virtual participation:
If you wish to attend virtually, you may join by Zoom at https://tdi-texas.zoomgov.com/j/1659486121?pwd=L1ZoV7hg3ndKII46GnxPZtQ5Do8aEP.1
If you wish to speak virtually, you must submit a public participation form for each topic. If you do not wish to speak, there is no need to submit a form.
If you have a disability and need special accommodations to attend:
Email HumanResources@tdi.texas.gov or call 512-676-6112 by September 22, 2026, so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Details for Docket No. 2872:
TWIA filed proposed inflation adjustments to its maximum liability limits on August 6, 2026. The proposed adjustments would apply to windstorm and hail insurance policies delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027. The commissioner has jurisdiction over this hearing under Insurance Code §2210.504. This is not a hearing on TWIA's rates.
By statute, the proposed adjustments are subject to review and either approval, disapproval, or modification by TDI. The proposed adjustments were modified by TDI in an initial order. Insurance Code §2210.504 requires the commissioner to give notice and hold a hearing before deciding whether to finally approve, disapprove, or modify the proposed adjustment within 30 days of the initial order.
To review or get copies of TDI's order of modification or TWIA's proposed adjustments to its maximum liability limits filings, please visit tdi.texas.gov/submissions/indextwia.html#limit
Written comments for Docket No. 2872 must be received by TDI on or before 5:00 p.m., central time, on September 29, 2026. Please include the docket number on any comments or exhibits. Submit your comments by mail to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC: GC-CCO, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 12030, Austin, Texas 78711-2030 or by email to ChiefClerk@tdi.texas.gov.
Details for Docket No. 2873:
TDI is proposing an amendment to 28 TAC §3.9901 to conform with the NAIC's changes to the valuation manual for reserving and related requirements, which is required by state law. For more information on this rule, please visit TDI's Proposed and Adopted Rules for 2026.
Written comments for Docket No. 2873 must be received by TDI on or before 5:00 p.m., central time, on October 26, 2026. Please include the docket number on any comments or exhibits. Submit your comments by mail to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC: GC-CCO, Texas Department of Insurance, P.O. Box 12030, Austin, Texas 78711-2030 or by email to ChiefClerk@tdi.texas.gov.