releases: https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/cornyn-applauds-move-enforce-background-checks-texas-navigators
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| https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/cornyn-applauds-move-enforce-background-checks-texas-navigators | Cornyn Applauds Move to Enforce Background Checks on Texas Navigators | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | TX | John Cornyn | C001056 | www.cornyn.senate.gov | legacy | WACOU.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) for proposing rules that would require background checks for those working as Obamacare navigators in Texas.Since the Obama Administration has shown an utter disregard for securing Texans' personal information, I am glad to see Texas is proposing criminal background checks for people who will have access to this sensitive data.Secretary Sebelius may find it acceptable that a convicted felon can become a navigator and acquire sensitive personal information, but that won't stand here in Texas, and these rules are an important step in the right direction. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |