Texas Workers Compensation Act

    Title 5 - Texas Labor Code - Chapters 401-506

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

§ 401.001. SHORT TITLECHAPTER 401. GENERAL PROVISIONS

• § 401.001. Short Title
• § 401.003. Activities Of The State Auditor
• § 401.011. General Definitions
• § 401.012. Definition Of Employee
• § 401.013. Definition Of Intoxication
• § 401.021. Application Of Other Acts
• § 401.022. Discrimination Prohibited
• § 401.023. Interest Or Discount Rate
• § 401.024. Transmission Of Information
• § 401.025. References To Commission And Executive Director

Chapter 402. Operation And Administration Of Workers' Compensation System

• § 402.001. Administration Of System: Texas Department Of Insurance; Workers Compensation Division
• § 402.00111. Relationship Between Commissioner Of Insurance And Commissioner Of Workers Compensation; Separation Of Authority; Rulemaking
• § 402.00112. Investigation Of Division
• § 402.00113. Administrative Attachment To Department
• § 402.00114. Duties Of Division; Single Point Of Contact
• § 402.00115. Composition Of Division
• § 402.00116. Chief Executive
• § 402.00117. Appointment; Term
• § 402.00118. Qualifications
• § 402.00119. Ineligibility For Public Office
• § 402.00120. Compensation
• § 402.00121. Grounds For Removal
• § 402.00122. Prohibited Gifts; Administrative Violation
• § 402.00123. Civil Liability Of Commissioner
• § 402.00124. Conflict Of Interest
• § 402.00125. Prohibition On Certain Employment Or Representation
• § 402.00126. Lobbying Activities
• § 402.00127. Training Program For Commissioner
• § 402.00128. General Powers And Duties Of Commissioner
• § 402.002. Administration Of System: Office Of Injured Employee Counsel
• § 402.021. Goals; Legislative Intent; General Workers Compensation Mission Of Department
• § 402.0215. Reference To Commission Divisions
• § 402.022. Public Interest Information
• § 402.023. Complaint Information
• § 402.0235. Priorities For Complaint Investigations
• § 402.024. Public Participation
• § 402.041. Appointments
• § 402.042. Division Of Responsibilities
• § 402.043. Career Ladder; Annual Performance Evaluations
• § 402.044. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
• § 402.061. Adoption Of Rules
• § 402.062. Acceptance Of Gifts, Grants, And Donations
• § 402.064. Fees
• § 402.065. Employment Of Counsel
• § 402.066. Recommendations To Legislature
• § 402.0665. Legislative Oversight
• § 402.067. Advisory Committees
• § 402.068. Delegation Of Rights And Duties
• § 402.069. Qualifications And Standards Of Conduct Information
• § 402.070. Annual Report
• § 402.071. Representatives
• § 402.072. Sanctions
• § 402.073. Cooperation With State Office Of Administrative Hearings
• § 402.074. Strategic Management; Evaluation
• § 402.075. Incentives; Performance-Based Oversight
• § 402.076. General Duties; Funding
• § 402.077. Educational Programs
• § 402.078. Regional Offices
• § 402.081. Division Records
• § 402.082. Injury Information Maintained By Division
• § 402.083. Confidentiality Of Injury Information
• § 402.084. Record Check; Release Of Information
• § 402.085. Exceptions To Confidentiality
• § 402.086. Transfer Of Confidentiality
• § 402.087. Information Available To Prospective Employers
• § 402.088. Report Of Prior Injury
• § 402.089. Failure To File Authorization
• § 402.090. Statistical Information
• § 402.091. Failure To Maintain Confidentiality; Offense; Penalty
• § 402.092. Investigation Files Confidential; Disclosure Of Certain Information
• § 402.251. Cooperation; Facilities

Chapter 403. Division Financing

• § 403.001. Funds
• § 403.002. Maintenance Taxes
• § 403.003. Rate Of Assessment
• § 403.004. Collection Of Tax After Withdrawal From Business
• § 403.005. Tax Rate
• § 403.006. Subsequent Injury Fund
• § 403.007. Funding Of Subsequent Injury Fund

Chapter 404. Office Of Injured Employee Counsel

• § 404.001. Definitions
• § 404.002. Establishment Of Office; Administrative Attachment To Texas Department Of Workers Compensation
• § 404.003. Sunset Provision
• § 404.004. Public Interest Information
• § 404.005. Access To Programs And Facilities
• § 404.006. Rulemaking
• § 404.051. Appointment; Term
• § 404.052. Qualifications
• § 404.053. Business Interest; Service As Public Counsel
• § 404.054. Lobbying Activities
• § 404.055. Grounds For Removal
• § 404.056. Prohibited Representation Or Employment
• § 404.057. Trade Associations
• § 404.101. General Duties
• § 404.102. General Powers And Duties Of Public Counsel
• § 404.103. Operation Of Ombudsman Program
• § 404.104. Authority To Appear Or Intervene
• § 404.105. Authority To Assist Individual Injured Employees In Administrative Procedures
• § 404.106. Legislative Report
• § 404.107. Access To Information By Public Counsel
• § 404.108. Legislative Recommendations
• § 404.109. Injured Employee Rights; Notice
• § 404.110. Applicability Of Confidentiality Requirements
• § 404.111. Access To Information
• § 404.151. Ombudsman Program
• § 404.152. Designation As Ombudsman; Eligibility And Training Requirements; Continuing Education Requirements
• § 404.153. Employer Notification; Administrative Violation
• § 404.154. Public Information

Chapter 405. Workers' Compensation Research

• § 405.001. Definition
• § 405.002. Workers Compensation Research Duties Of Department
• § 405.0025. Research Duties Of Group
• § 405.0026. Research Agenda
• § 405.003. Funding; Maintenance Tax
• § 405.004. Coordination With Other State Agencies; Confidentiality

Chapter 406. Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage

• § 406.001. Definition
• § 406.002. Coverage Generally Elective
• § 406.003. Methods Of Obtaining Coverage
• § 406.004. Employer Notice To Division
• § 406.005. Employer Notice To Employees; Administrative Violation
• § 406.006. Insurance Coverage And Claim Administration Reporting Requirements; Administrative Violation
• § 406.007. Termination Of Coverage By Employer; Notice
• § 406.008. Cancellation Or Nonrenewal Of Coverage By Insurance Company; Notice
• § 406.009. Collecting And Maintaining Information; Monitoring And Enforcing Compliance
• § 406.010. Claims Service; Administrative Violation
• § 406.011. Austin Representative; Administrative Violation
• § 406.012. Enforcement Of Subchapter
• § 406.031. Liability For Compensation
• § 406.032. Exceptions
• § 406.033. Common-Law Defenses; Burden Of Proof
• § 406.034. Employee Election
• § 406.035. Waiver Of Compensation Prohibited
• § 406.051. Security By Commercial Insurance
• § 406.052. Effect Of Other Insurance Coverage
• § 406.053. All States Coverage
• § 406.071. Extraterritorial Coverage
• § 406.072. Principal Location
• § 406.073. Agreement On Principal Location; Administrative Violation
• § 406.074. Interjurisdictional Agreements
• § 406.075. Effect Of Compensation Paid In Other Jurisdiction
• § 406.091. Exempt Employees; Voluntary Coverage
• § 406.092. Alien Employees And Beneficiaries
• § 406.093. Legally Incompetent Employees
• § 406.094. Certain Persons Licensed By Texas Real Estate Commission
• § 406.095. Certain Professional Athletes
• § 406.096. Required Coverage For Certain Building Or Construction Contractors
• § 406.097. Executive Employees Of Certain Business Entities
• § 406.098. Volunteer Emergency Service Members And Personnel
• § 406.121. Definitions
• § 406.122. Status As Employee
• § 406.123. Election To Provide Coverage; Administrative Violation
• § 406.124. Cause Of Action
• § 406.125. Restriction Of Unsafe Work Practices Unaffected
• § 406.126. Exemption
• § 406.127. Effect Of Certain Contracts Of Hire
• § 406.141. Definitions
• § 406.142. Application
• § 406.143. Provision Of Workers Compensation Insurance; Independent Contractor Without Employees
• § 406.144. Election To Provide Coverage; Agreement
• § 406.145. Joint Agreement
• § 406.146. Wrongful Inducement Prohibited
• § 406.161. Definitions
• § 406.162. Scope
• § 406.163. Liability Of Labor Agent; Joint And Several Liability
• § 406.164. Elective Coverage Of Employer And Family Members
• § 406.165. Not Applicable To Independent Contractors

Chapter 406A. Group Purchase Of Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage

• § 406A.001. Definitions
• § 406A.002. Certification Program
• § 406A.003. Formation Of Group
• § 406A.004. Plan Of Operation
• § 406A.005. Group Purchase Authorized
• § 406A.006. Policy Rates
• § 406A.007. Group Discount
• § 406A.008. Applicability Of Other Law

Chapter 407. Self-Insurance Regulation

• § 407.001. Definitions
• § 407.023. Exclusive Powers And Duties Of Commissioner
• § 407.024. Claim Or Suit
• § 407.041. Application
• § 407.042. Issuance Of Certificate
• § 407.043. Procedures On Denial Of Application
• § 407.044. Term Of Certificate Of Authority; Renewal
• § 407.045. Withdrawal From Self-Insurance
• § 407.046. Revocation Of Certificate Of Authority
• § 407.047. Effect Of Revocation
• § 407.061. General Requirements
• § 407.062. Financial Strength And Liquidity Requirements
• § 407.063. Premium Requirements
• § 407.064. General Security Requirements
• § 407.065. Specific Security Requirements
• § 407.066. Effect Of Dispute
• § 407.067. Excess Insurance; Reinsurance; Administrative Violation
• § 407.068. Guarantee By Parent Organization
• § 407.081. Annual Report
• § 407.082. Examination Of Records; Administrative Violation
• § 407.083. Payment Of Insurance Agents Commission
• § 407.101. Fund
• § 407.102. Regulatory Fee
• § 407.103. Self-Insurer Maintenance Tax; Effect On General Maintenance Tax
• § 407.104. Collection Of Taxes And Fees; Administrative Violation
• § 407.121. Guaranty Association
• § 407.122. Board Of Directors
• § 407.123. Board Rules
• § 407.124. Impaired Employer; Assessments
• § 407.125. Payment Of Assessments
• § 407.126. Trust Fund; Fee; Schedule
• § 407.127. Payment Of Benefits Through Association
• § 407.128. Possession Of Security By Association
• § 407.129. Release Of Claim Information To Association
• § 407.130. Association As Party In Interest
• § 407.131. Preference
• § 407.132. Special Fund
• § 407.133. Suspension Or Revocation Of Certificate For Failure To Pay Assessment

Chapter 407A. Group Self-Insurance Coverage

• § 407A.001. Definitions
• § 407A.002. Application Of Chapter; Establishment Of Private Group
• § 407A.003. Merger Of Groups
• § 407A.004. Group Not Insurer
• § 407A.005. Certificate Of Approval Required
• § 407A.006. Service Of Process
• § 407A.007. Hearings
• § 407A.008. Rules
• § 407A.051. Application For Initial Certificate Of Approval; Approval Requirements
• § 407A.052. Issuance Of Certificate Of Approval; Refusal
• § 407A.053. Financial Requirements
• § 407A.054. Excess Insurance Requirements
• § 407A.055. Premium Requirements
• § 407A.056. Indemnity Agreement Requirements
• § 407A.057. Additional Performance Bond Requirements
• § 407A.101. Certificate Of Approval; Termination
• § 407A.151. Board Membership
• § 407A.152. Board General Powers And Duties
• § 407A.153. Prohibited Activities
• § 407A.154. Group Funds
• § 407A.201. Admission Of Employer As Member
• § 407A.251. Financial Statement
• § 407A.252. Examination
• § 407A.301. Maintenance Tax For Division And Research Functions Of Department
• § 407A.302. Maintenance Tax For Department
• § 407A.303. Collection And Payment Of Taxes
• § 407A.304. Premium Tax
• § 407A.351. Rates
• § 407A.352. Audits
• § 407A.353. Refunds
• § 407A.354. Premium Payment Plan; Reserves
• § 407A.355. Deficits; Insolvencies
• § 407A.401. Prohibited Solicitation
• § 407A.402. Fines
• § 407A.403. Cease And Desist Orders
• § 407A.404. Revocation Of Certificate Of Approval
• § 407A.451. Definitions
• § 407A.452. Guaranty Fund
• § 407A.453. Board Of Directors
• § 407A.454. Immunity
• § 407A.455. Board General Powers And Duties
• § 407A.456. Plan Of Operation
• § 407A.457. Trust Fund; Schedule
• § 407A.458. Effect Of Insolvency Of Group
• § 407A.459. Collection Of Assessments From Group Members; Continuation Of Joint And Several Liability
• § 407A.460. Payment Of Benefits Through Guaranty Fund
• § 407A.461. Possession Of Security By Guaranty Fund
• § 407A.462. Release Of Claim Information To Guaranty Fund
• § 407A.463. Guaranty Fund As Party In Interest
• § 407A.464. Preferences
• § 407A.465. Special Fund

Chapter 408. Workers' Compensation Benefits

• § 408.001. Exclusive Remedy; Exemplary Damages
• § 408.002. Survival Of Cause Of Action
• § 408.003. Reimbursable Employer Payments; Salary Continuation; Offset Against Income Benefits; Limits
• § 408.004. Required Medical Examinations; Administrative Violation
• § 408.0041. Designated Doctor Examination
• § 408.0042. Medical Examination By Treating Doctor To Define Compensable Injury
• § 408.005. Settlements And Agreements
• § 408.006. Mental Trauma Injuries
• § 408.007. Date Of Injury For Occupational Disease
• § 408.008. Compensability Of Heart Attacks
• § 408.021. Entitlement To Medical Benefits
• § 408.022. Selection Of Doctor
• § 408.023. List Of Approved Doctors; Duties Of Treating Doctors
• § 408.0231. Maintenance Of List Of Approved Doctors; Sanctions And Privileges Relating To Health Care
• § 408.024. Noncompliance With Selection Requirements
• § 408.025. Reports And Records Required From Health Care Providers
• § 408.0251. Electronic Billing Requirements
• § 408.0252. Underserved Areas
• § 408.026. Spinal Surgery
• § 408.027. Payment Of Health Care Provider
• § 408.0271. Reimbursement By Health Care Provider
• § 408.028. Pharmaceutical Services
• § 408.029. Nurse First Assistant Services
• § 408.030. Reports Of Physician Violations
• § 408.031. Workers Compensation Health Care Networks
• § 408.032. Study On Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Program And Facility Accreditation Requirement
• § 408.041. Average Weekly Wage
• § 408.042. Average Weekly Wage For Part-Time Employee Or Employee With Multiple Employment
• § 408.043. Average Weekly Wage For Seasonal Employee
• § 408.044. Average Weekly Wage For Minor, Apprentice, Trainee, Or Student
• § 408.0445. Average Weekly Wage For Members Of State Military Forces And Texas Task Force 1
• § 408.0446. Average Weekly Wage; School District Employee
• § 408.045. Nonpecuniary Wages
• § 408.046. Similar Employees, Services, Or Employment
• § 408.047. State Average Weekly Wage
• § 408.061. Maximum Weekly Benefit
• § 408.062. Minimum Weekly Income Benefit
• § 408.063. Wage Presumptions; Administrative Violation
• § 408.064. Interest On Accrued Benefits
• § 408.081. Income Benefits
• § 408.082. Accrual Of Right To Income Benefits
• § 408.083. Termination Of Right To Temporary Income, Impairment Income, And Supplemental Income Benefits
• § 408.084. Contributing Injury
• § 408.085. Advance Of Benefits For Hardship
• § 408.086. Division Determination Of Extended Unemployment Or Underemployment
• § 408.101. Temporary Income Benefits
• § 408.102. Duration Of Temporary Income Benefits
• § 408.103. Amount Of Temporary Income Benefits
• § 408.104. Maximum Medical Improvement After Spinal Surgery
• § 408.105. Salary Continuation In Lieu Of Temporary Income Benefits
• § 408.121. Impairment Income Benefits
• § 408.122. Eligibility For Impairment Income Benefits
• § 408.1225. Designated Doctor
• § 408.123. Certification Of Maximum Medical Improvement; Evaluation Of Impairment Rating
• § 408.124. Impairment Rating Guidelines
• § 408.125. Dispute As To Impairment Rating
• § 408.126. Amount Of Impairment Income Benefits
• § 408.127. Reduction Of Impairment Income Benefits
• § 408.128. Commutation Of Impairment Income Benefits
• § 408.129. Acceleration Of Impairment Income Benefits
• § 408.141. Award Of Supplemental Income Benefits
• § 408.1415. Work Search Compliance Standards
• § 408.142. Supplemental Income Benefits
• § 408.143. Employee Statement
• § 408.144. Computation Of Supplemental Income Benefits
• § 408.145. Payment Of Supplemental Income Benefits
• § 408.146. Termination Of Supplemental Income Benefits; Reinitiation
• § 408.147. Contest Of Supplemental Income Benefits By Insurance Carrier; Attorneys Fees
• § 408.148. Employee Discharge After Termination
• § 408.149. Status Review; Benefit Review Conference
• § 408.150. Vocational Rehabilitation
• § 408.151. Medical Examinations For Supplemental Income Benefits
• § 408.161. Lifetime Income Benefits
• § 408.162. Subsequent Injury Fund Benefits
• § 408.181. Death Benefits
• § 408.182. Distribution Of Death Benefits
• § 408.183. Duration Of Death Benefits
• § 408.184. Redistribution Of Death Benefits
• § 408.185. Effect Of Beneficiary Dispute; Attorneys Fees
• § 408.186. Burial Benefits
• § 408.187. Autopsy
• § 408.201. Benefits Exempt From Legal Process
• § 408.202. Assignability Of Benefits
• § 408.203. Allowable Liens
• § 408.221. Attorneys Fees Paid To Claimants Counsel
• § 408.222. Attorneys Fees Paid To Defense Counsel

Chapter 409. Compensation Procedures

• § 409.001. Notice Of Injury To Employer
• § 409.002. Failure To File Notice Of Injury
• § 409.003. Claim For Compensation
• § 409.004. Effect Of Failure To File Claim For Compensation
• § 409.005. Report Of Injury; Modified Duty Program Notice; Administrative Violation
• § 409.006. Record Of Injuries; Administrative Violation
• § 409.007. Death Benefit Claims
• § 409.008. Failure To File Employer Report Of Injury; Limitations Tolled
• § 409.009. Subclaims
• § 409.010. Information Provided To Employee Or Legal Beneficiary
• § 409.011. Information Provided To Employer; Employers Rights
• § 409.012. Vocational Rehabilitation Information
• § 409.013. Plain Language Information; Notification Of Injured Employee
• § 409.021. Initiation Of Benefits; Insurance Carriers Refusal; Administrative Violation
• § 409.022. Refusal To Pay Benefits; Notice; Administrative Violation
• § 409.023. Payment Of Benefits; Administrative Violation
• § 409.0231. Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer
• § 409.0232. Timeliness Of Payments
• § 409.024. Termination Or Reduction Of Benefits; Notice; Administrative Violation

Chapter 410. Adjudication Of Disputes

• § 410.002. Law Governing Liability Proceedings
• § 410.003. Application Of Administrative Procedure And Texas Register Act
• § 410.005. Venue For Administrative Proceedings
• § 410.006. Representation At Administrative Proceedings
• § 410.007. Information List
• § 410.021. Purpose
• § 410.022. Benefit Review Officers; Qualifications
• § 410.023. Request For Benefit Review Conference
• § 410.024. Benefit Review Conference As Prerequisite To Further Proceedings On Certain Claims
• § 410.025. Scheduling Of Benefit Review Conference; Notice
• § 410.026. Powers And Duties Of Benefit Review Officer
• § 410.027. Rules
• § 410.028. Failure To Attend; Administrative Violation
• § 410.029. Resolution At Benefit Review Conference; Written Agreement
• § 410.030. Binding Effect Of Agreement
• § 410.031. Incomplete Resolution; Report
• § 410.032. Payment Of Benefits Under Interlocutory Order
• § 410.033. Multiple Carriers
• § 410.034. Filing Of Agreement And Report
• § 410.101. Purpose
• § 410.102. Arbitrators; Qualifications
• § 410.103. Duties Of Arbitrator
• § 410.104. Election Of Arbitration; Effect
• § 410.105. Lists Of Arbitrators
• § 410.106. Selection Of Arbitrator
• § 410.107. Assignment Of Arbitrator
• § 410.108. Rejection Of Arbitrator
• § 410.109. Scheduling Of Arbitration
• § 410.110. Continuance
• § 410.111. Rules
• § 410.112. Exchange And Filing Of Information; Administrative Violation
• § 410.113. Duties Of Parties At Arbitration; Attendance; Administrative Violation
• § 410.114. Testimony; Record
• § 410.115. Evidence
• § 410.116. Closing Statements; Briefs
• § 410.117. Ex Parte Contacts Prohibited
• § 410.118. Award
• § 410.119. Effect Of Award
• § 410.120. Clerical Error
• § 410.121. Court Vacating Award
• § 410.151. Contested Case Hearing; Scope
• § 410.152. Hearing Officers; Qualifications
• § 410.153. Application Of Administrative Procedure Act
• § 410.154. Scheduling Of Hearing
• § 410.155. Continuance
• § 410.156. Attendance Required; Administrative Violation
• § 410.157. Rules
• § 410.158. Discovery
• § 410.159. Standard Interrogatories
• § 410.160. Exchange Of Information
• § 410.161. Failure To Disclose Information
• § 410.162. Additional Discovery
• § 410.163. Powers And Duties Of Hearing Officer
• § 410.164. Record
• § 410.165. Evidence
• § 410.166. Stipulations
• § 410.167. Ex Parte Contacts Prohibited
• § 410.168. Decision
• § 410.169. Effect Of Decision
• § 410.201. Appeals Judges; Qualifications
• § 410.202. Request For Appeal; Response
• § 410.203. Powers And Duties Of Appeals Panel; Priority Of Hearing On Remand
• § 410.204. Decision
• § 410.205. Effect Of Decision
• § 410.206. Clerical Error
• § 410.207. Continuation Of Division Jurisdiction
• § 410.208. Judicial Enforcement Of Order Or Decision; Administrative Violation
• § 410.209. Reimbursement For Overpayment
• § 410.251. Exhaustion Of Remedies
• § 410.252. Time For Filing Petition; Venue
• § 410.253. Service; Notice
• § 410.254. Intervention
• § 410.255. Judicial Review Of Issues Other Than Compensability Or Income Or Death Benefits
• § 410.256. Court Approval Of Settlement
• § 410.257. Judgment After Judicial Review
• § 410.258. Notification Of Division Of Proposed Judgments And Settlements; Right To Intervene
• § 410.301. Judicial Review Of Issues Regarding Compensability Or Income Or Death Benefits
• § 410.302. Admissibility Of Records; Limitation Of Issues
• § 410.303. Burden Of Proof
• § 410.304. Consideration Of Appeals Panel Decision
• § 410.305. Conflict With Rules Of Civil Procedure
• § 410.306. Evidence
• § 410.307. Substantial Change Of Condition
• § 410.308. Certified Copy Of Notice Securing Compensation

Chapter 411. Workers' Health And Safety

• § 411.001. Definitions
• § 411.002. Application
• § 411.003. Immunity From Certain Liability
• § 411.004. Exclusive Remedy
• § 411.011. Coordination And Enforcement Of State Laws And Rules
• § 411.012. Collection And Analysis Of Information
• § 411.013. Federal Contracts And Programs
• § 411.014. Educational Programs; Cooperation With Other Entities
• § 411.015. Educational Publications
• § 411.016. Peer Review Safety Program
• § 411.017. Advisory Service To Insurance Carriers
• § 411.018. Federal Osha Compliance
• § 411.031. Job Safety Information System; Cooperation With Other Agencies
• § 411.032. Employer Injury And Occupational Disease Report; Administrative Violation
• § 411.033. Job Safety Data Base
• § 411.034. Confidentiality Requirement; Offense; Penalty
• § 411.035. Use Of Injury Report
• § 411.061. Accident Prevention Services; Prerequisite For License
• § 411.063. Accident Prevention Personnel
• § 411.064. Inspections
• § 411.065. Annual Information Submitted By Insurance Company
• § 411.066. Notice To Policyholders
• § 411.067. Division Personnel
• § 411.068. Administrative Violation
• § 411.081. Telephone Hotline
• § 411.082. Employer Retaliation Prohibited
• § 411.083. Judicial Relief For Employer Retaliation
• § 411.084. Educational Publications
• § 411.101. Legislative Policy; Purpose
• § 411.102. Definitions
• § 411.103. Duty Of Employer To Provide Safe Workplace
• § 411.104. Division Duties
• § 411.105. Confidential Information; Penalty
• § 411.106. Safety Classification
• § 411.107. Elimination Of Safety Impediments
• § 411.108. Accident Reports
• § 411.109. Effect On Other Law
• § 411.110. Labor Disputes

Chapter 412. State Office Of Risk Management

• § 412.001. Definitions
• § 412.011. Powers And Duties Of Office
• § 412.0111. Affiliation With Office Of Attorney General
• § 412.012. Funding
• § 412.0121. Interagency Contracts
• § 412.0122. State Self-Insuring For Workers Compensation
• § 412.0123. Allocation Of Workers Compensation And Risk Management Costs; Risk Reward Program
• § 412.0123. Deposit Of Workers Compensation Subrogation Recoveries
• § 412.0124. Deposit Of Workers Compensation Subrogation Recoveries
• § 412.021. Risk Management Board
• § 412.022. Training Program For Board Members
• § 412.023. Effect Of Lobbying Activity
• § 412.024. Grounds For Removal From Board
• § 412.031. Rulemaking Authority
• § 412.032. Boards Report To Legislature
• § 412.033. Hiring Director
• § 412.041. Director Duties
• § 412.042. Reports To The Legislature
• § 412.051. Duties Of State Agencies; Insurance Reporting Requirements
• § 412.052. Exemption Of Certain State Agencies
• § 412.053. Annual Report By State Agency

Chapter 413. Medical Review

• § 413.002. Medical Review
• § 413.003. Authority To Contract
• § 413.004. Coordination With Providers
• § 413.006. Advisory Committees
• § 413.007. Information Maintained By Division
• § 413.008. Information From Insurance Carriers; Administrative Violation
• § 413.011. Reimbursement Policies And Guidelines; Treatment Guidelines And Protocols
• § 413.0111. Processing Agents
• § 413.012. Medical Policy And Guideline Updates Required
• § 413.013. Programs
• § 413.014. Preauthorization Requirements; Concurrent Review And Certification Of Health Care
• § 413.0141. Initial Pharmaceutical Coverage
• § 413.015. Payment By Insurance Carriers; Audit And Review
• § 413.016. Payments In Violation Of Medical Policies And Fee Guidelines
• § 413.017. Presumption Of Reasonableness
• § 413.018. Review Of Medical Care If Guidelines Exceeded
• § 413.019. Interest Earned For Delayed Payment, Refund, Or Overpayment
• § 413.020. Division Charges
• § 413.021. Return-To-Work Coordination Services
• § 413.022. Return-To-Work Pilot Program For Small Employers; Fund
• § 413.023. Information To Employers
• § 413.024. Information To Employees
• § 413.025. Return-To-Work Goals And Assistance
• § 413.031. Medical Dispute Resolution
• § 413.032. Independent Review Organization Decision; Appeal
• § 413.041. Disclosure
• § 413.042. Private Claims; Administrative Violation
• § 413.043. Overcharging Prohibited; Offense
• § 413.044. Sanctions On Designated Doctor
• § 413.051. Contracts With Review Organizations And Health Care Providers
• § 413.0511. Medical Advisor
• § 413.0512. Medical Quality Review Panel
• § 413.0513. Confidentiality Requirements
• § 413.0514. Information Sharing With Occupational Licensing Boards
• § 413.0515. Reports Of Physician And Chiropractor Violations
• § 413.052. Production Of Documents
• § 413.053. Standards Of Reporting And Billing
• § 413.054. Immunity From Liability
• § 413.055. Interlocutory Orders; Reimbursement

Chapter 414. Enforcement Of Compliance And Practice Requirements

• § 414.002. Monitoring Duties
• § 414.003. Compilation And Use Of Information
• § 414.004. Performance Review Of Insurance Carriers
• § 414.005. Investigation Unit
• § 414.006. Referral To Other Authorities
• § 414.007. Medical Review

Chapter 415. Administrative Violations

• § 415.001. Administrative Violation By Representative Of Employee Or Legal Beneficiary
• § 415.002. Administrative Violation By Insurance Carrier
• § 415.003. Administrative Violation By Health Care Provider
• § 415.0035. Additional Violations By Insurance Carrier Or Health Care Provider
• § 415.004. Penalty Specified In Other Law
• § 415.005. Overcharging By Health Care Providers Prohibited; Administrative Violation
• § 415.006. Employer Chargebacks Prohibited; Administrative Violation
• § 415.007. Loans By Attorneys Prohibited
• § 415.008. Fraudulently Obtaining Or Denying Benefits; Administrative Violation
• § 415.009. Frivolous Actions; Administrative Violation
• § 415.010. Breach Of Agreement; Administrative Violation
• § 415.021. Assessment Of Administrative Penalties
• § 415.022. Classification Of Administrative Violations; Penalties
• § 415.023. Commission Of Wrongful Act As Matter Of Practice; Administrative Violation
• § 415.024. Breach Of Settlement Agreement; Administrative Violation
• § 415.025. References To A Class Of Violation Or Penalty
• § 415.031. Initiation Of Administrative Violation Proceedings
• § 415.032. Notice Of Possible Administrative Violation; Response
• § 415.033. Failure To Respond
• § 415.034. Hearing Procedures
• § 415.035. Judicial Review

Chapter 416. Actions Against Insurance Carrier For Breach Of Duty

• § 416.001. Certain Causes Of Action Precluded
• § 416.002. Exemplary Damages

Chapter 417. Third-Party Liability

• § 417.001. Third-Party Liability
• § 417.002. Recovery In Third-Party Action
• § 417.003. Attorneys Fee For Representation Of Insurance Carriers Interest
• § 417.004. Employer Liability To Third Party

Chapter 418. Criminal Penalties

• § 418.001. Penalty For Fraudulently Obtaining Or Denying Benefits
• § 418.002. Penalty For Fraudulently Obtaining Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage

Chapter 419. Misuse Of Division Name

• § 419.001. Definitions
• § 419.002. Misuse Of Divisions Name Or Symbols Prohibited
• § 419.003. Rules
• § 419.004. Civil Penalty
• § 419.005. Administrative Penalty
• § 419.006. Injunctive Relief
• § 419.007. Remedies Not Exclusive

Chapter 451. Discrimination Prohibited

• § 451.001. Discrimination Against Employees Prohibited
• § 451.002. Remedies; Burden Of Proof
• § 451.003. Injunction

Chapter 501. Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage For State Employees, Including Employees Under The Direction Or Control Of The Board Of Regents Of Texas Tech University

• § 501.001. Definitions
• § 501.002. Application Of General Workers Compensation Laws; Limit On Actions And Damages
• § 501.003. Legal Beneficiary Of Deceased Employee
• § 501.021. Workers Compensation Coverage For Employees
• § 501.022. Texas Tech University Employees
• § 501.024. Exclusions From Coverage
• § 501.025. Coverage For Out-Of-State Employees
• § 501.026. Coverage For Certain Services Provided By Volunteers
• § 501.0431. Compilation Of Statistics Relating To Fraud
• § 501.044. Effect Of Sick Leave; Annual Leave
• § 501.045. Effect Of Emergency Leave
• § 501.046. Reports Of Termination Or Continuation Of Injuries
• § 501.048. State Agency Summary In Budget Requests
• § 501.050. Notice Of Appeal; Notice Of Trial Court Judgment; Offense
• § 501.051. Payment Of Medical And Indemnity Benefits

Chapter 502. Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage For Employees Of The Texas A&Amp;M University System And Employees Of Institutions Of The Texas A&Amp;M University System

• § 502.001. Definitions
• § 502.002. Application Of General Workers Compensation Laws; Limit On Actions And Damages
• § 502.003. Legal Beneficiary Of Deceased Employee
• § 502.021. Workers Compensation Coverage For Institution Employees
• § 502.022. Authority To Self-Insure
• § 502.023. Insurance Requirement
• § 502.024. Preexisting Disqualifying Condition
• § 502.025. Coverage For Out-Of-State Employees
• § 502.041. Exhaustion Of Annual And Sick Leave
• § 502.061. Administration And Rules
• § 502.062. Percentage Of Payroll Set Aside For Workers Compensation Expenses; Account; Reports
• § 502.063. Certified Copies Of Division Documents
• § 502.064. Preemployment Physical Required; Examining Physicians; Institution Records
• § 502.065. Reports Of Injuries
• § 502.066. Required Examination Of Injured Employee; Refusal To Submit To Examination
• § 502.067. Refusal To Submit To Medical Treatment
• § 502.068. Postponement Of Hearing
• § 502.069. Notice Of Appeal; Notice Of Trial Court Judgment; Offense
• § 502.070. Attorney General As Legal Representative

Chapter 503. Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage For Employees Of The University Of Texas System And Employees Of Institutions Of The University Of Texas System

• § 503.001. Definitions
• § 503.002. Application Of General Workers Compensation Laws; Limit On Actions And Damages
• § 503.003. Legal Beneficiary Of Deceased Employee
• § 503.021. Workers Compensation Coverage For System And Institution Employees
• § 503.022. Authority To Self-Insure
• § 503.023. Insurance Requirement
• § 503.024. Waiver Of Rights
• § 503.025. Coverage For Out-Of-State Employees
• § 503.041. Exhaustion Of Annual And Sick Leave
• § 503.061. Administration And Rules
• § 503.062. Percentage Of Payroll Set Aside For Workers Compensation Expenses; Account; Reports
• § 503.063. Certified Copies Of Division Documents
• § 503.064. Examining Physicians
• § 503.065. Reports Of Injuries
• § 503.066. Required Examination Of Injured Employee; Refusal To Submit To Examination
• § 503.067. Refusal To Submit To Medical Treatment
• § 503.068. Postponement Of Hearing
• § 503.069. Notice Of Appeal; Notice Of Trial Court Judgment; Offense
• § 503.070. Venue For Judicial Review
• § 503.071. Attorney General As Legal Representative

Chapter 504. Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage For Employees Of Political Subdivisions

• § 504.001. Definitions
• § 504.002. Application Of General Workers Compensation Laws; Limit On Actions And Damages
• § 504.003. Election Of Remedies
• § 504.011. Method Of Providing Coverage
• § 504.012. Optional Coverages
• § 504.013. Coverage For Trustees And Staff Of Self-Insurance Fund
• § 504.014. Exclusions
• § 504.015. Municipal Utilities
• § 504.016. Joint Insurance Fund
• § 504.017. Federal And State Funded Transportation Entities
• § 504.018. Notice To Division And Employees; Effect On Common-Law Or Statutory Liability
• § 504.051. Offset Against Payments For Incapacity
• § 504.052. Sick Leave Benefits
• § 504.053. Election
• § 504.071. Rules; Forms
• § 504.072. Appropriations For Disbursements; Account; Report
• § 504.073. Representation In Legal Proceedings

Chapter 505. Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage For Employees Of Texas Department Of Transportation

• § 505.001. Definitions
• § 505.002. Application Of General Workers Compensation Laws; Limit On Actions And Damages
• § 505.011. Workers Compensation Coverage For Department Employees
• § 505.012. Authority To Self-Insure
• § 505.013. Individuals Employed By Subcontractors
• § 505.051. Administration; Rules; Forms
• § 505.052. Percentage Of Payroll Set Aside For Workers Compensation Expenses; Account; Reports
• § 505.053. Certified Copies Of Division Documents
• § 505.054. Preemployment Physical Required; Examining Physicians
• § 505.055. Reports Of Injuries
• § 505.056. Required Examination Of Injured Employee; Refusal To Submit To Examination
• § 505.057. Refusal To Submit To Medical Treatment
• § 505.058. Postponement Of Hearing
• § 505.059. Notice Of Appeal; Notice Of Trial Court Judgment; Offense
• § 505.060. Effect Of Sick Leave; Annual Leave

Chapter 506. Miscellaneous Provisions Applicable To Government Employees

• § 506.001. Late Payment of Judgment by The State
• § 506.002. Reimbursement from Non-Treasury Funds