The Texas Department of Insurance issued Bulletin B-0010-23, reminding title insurance agents and direct operations in the state of the passage of HB 1901, which allows agents to fille annual escrow audit reports electronically instead of by certified mail.
The bulletin states, “The 88th Legislature passed H.B. 1901, which amended Insurance Code §2651.151 and §2651.152 to allow title agents and direct operations the option to file annual escrow audit reports electronically instead of by certified mail. HB 1901 is effective Sept 1, 2023.”
Audit reports may be submitted via email to [email protected]. Those with questions may call (512) 676-6880 email [email protected].