Texas HB2563 establishes a temporary self-insurance pool for certified prescribed burn managers.

Texas HB2563 creates a temporary self-insurance pool for certified and insured prescribed burn managers. The Texas A&M Forest Service administers the program, which provides general liability coverage for prescribed burns conducted by participating managers. The fund for this program is an account in a depository selected by the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System. The fund is composed of an appropriation, collected fees, and interest. The service may collect fees from participating managers and establish cost-sharing requirements.

Texas HB2563 establishes a temporary self-insurance pool for certified prescribed burn managers.

Texas HB2563 creates a temporary self-insurance pool for certified and insured prescribed burn managers. The Texas A&M Forest Service administers the program, which provides general liability coverage for prescribed burns conducted by participating managers. The fund for this program is an account in a depository selected by the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System. The fund is composed of an appropriation, collected fees, and interest. The service may collect fees from participating managers and establish cost-sharing requirements.