# 28 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.2309: 28 TAC § 4.2309. Disclosure Document, DIVISION 1. ANNUITY CONTRACT DISCLOSURES > Texas · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_TAC_T28_P1_C4_S4_2309 ## Section - **Citation:** 28 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.2309 - **Heading:** 28 TAC § 4.2309. Disclosure Document, DIVISION 1. ANNUITY CONTRACT DISCLOSURES - **Jurisdiction:** Texas - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 28 INSURANCE / Part 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE / Chapter 4 LIFE AND ANNUITY / 28 TAC § 4.2309 ## Text (a) At a minimum, the following information, if applicable, must be included in the disclosure document required to be provided under this subchapter: (1) the generic name of the contract; the insurer product name, if different from the generic name; the product's form number; and a statement of the fact that the contract is an annuity; (2) the insurer's name and address; (3) a description of the contract and the benefits provided under the contract; the description must emphasize the long-term nature of the contract and include examples of the long-term nature as appropriate; (4) the guaranteed, non-guaranteed, and determinable elements of the contract, any limitations of those elements, and an explanation of how those elements operate; (5) an explanation of the initial crediting rate, specifying any bonus or introductory portion, the duration of the initial crediting rate, and the fact that rates may change from time to time and are not guaranteed; (6) periodic income options, both on a guaranteed and non-guaranteed basis; (7) any value reductions caused by withdrawals from or surrender of the contract; (8) how values in the contract can be accessed; (9) the death benefit, if available, and how the death benefit is computed; (10) a summary of: (A) the federal tax status of the contract; and (B) any penalties applicable on withdrawal of values from the contract; (11) the impact of any rider, such as a long-term care rider; (12) a list of the specific dollar amount or percentage charges and fees, with an explanation of how those charges and fees apply; and (13) information about the current guaranteed rate for new contracts that contains a clear notice that the rate is subject to change. (b) An insurer must define terms used in the disclosure document in language that facilitates the understanding by a typical person within the segment of the public to which the disclosure document is directed. (c) A disclosure document that complies with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Conduct Rules and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prospectus requirements satisfies the requirements of this section for disclosure documents. This subsection does not limit the commissioner's ability to enforce the other provisions of this section or require the use of a FINRA-approved disclosure document. This subsection provides a safe harbor under this subchapter for an annuity contract that is regulated by, and complies with, the FINRA Conduct Rules and the SEC prospectus requirements pertaining to disclosure. ## Nearby sections - [28 Tex. Admin. Code § 4.2301 28 TAC § 4.2301. Purpose, DIVISION 1. 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