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TX Lab Code § 410.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter B. Benefit Review Conference|Section 410.028. Failure to Attend; Administrative Violation

Sec. 410.028.  FAILURE TO ATTEND; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.  (a)  A scheduled benefit review conference shall be conducted even though a party fails to attend unless the benefit review officer determines that good cause, as defined by commissioner rule, exists to reschedule the conference.(b)  If a party to a benefit review conference under Section 410.023 requests that the benefit review conference be rescheduled under this section, the party must submit a request in the same manner as an initial request under Section 410.023.  The division shall evaluate a request for a rescheduled benefit review conference received under this section in the same manner as an initial request received under Section 410.023.(c)  If a party fails to request that a benefit review conference be rescheduled in the time required by commissioner rule or fails to attend a benefit review conference without good cause as defined by commissioner rule, the party forfeits the party's entitlement to attend a benefit review conference on the issue in dispute, unless a benefit review officer is authorized to schedule an additional benefit review conference under Section 410.026(b).(d)  The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce this section, including rules that:(1)  define good cause; and(2)  establish deadlines for requesting that a benefit review conference be rescheduled under Subsection (b).|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.160, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Lab Code § 410.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter B. Benefit Review Conference|Section 410.029. Resolution at Benefit Review Conference; Written Agreement

Sec. 410.029.  RESOLUTION AT BENEFIT REVIEW CONFERENCE;  WRITTEN AGREEMENT.  (a)  A dispute may be resolved either in whole or in part at a benefit review conference.(b)  If the conference results in the resolution of some disputed issues by agreement or in a settlement, the benefit review officer shall reduce the agreement or the settlement to writing.  The benefit review officer and each party or the designated representative of the party shall sign the agreement or settlement.(c)  A settlement takes effect on the date it is approved by the director in accordance with Section 408.005.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 410.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter B. Benefit Review Conference|Section 410.030. Binding Effect of Agreement

Sec. 410.030.  BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT.  (a)  An agreement signed in accordance with Section 410.029 is binding on the insurance carrier through the conclusion of all matters relating to the claim, unless the division or a court, on a finding of fraud, newly discovered evidence, or other good and sufficient cause, relieves the insurance carrier of the effect of the agreement.(b)  The agreement is binding on the claimant, if represented by an attorney, to the same extent as on the insurance carrier.  If the claimant is not represented by an attorney, the agreement is binding on the claimant through the conclusion of all matters relating to the claim while the claim is pending before the division, unless the commissioner for good cause relieves the claimant of the effect of the agreement.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.161, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter B. Benefit Review Conference|Section 410.031. Incomplete Resolution; Report

Sec. 410.031.  INCOMPLETE RESOLUTION; REPORT.  (a)  If a dispute is not entirely resolved at a benefit review conference, the benefit review officer shall prepare a written report that details each issue that is not resolved at the conference.(b)  The report must also include:(1)  a statement of each resolved issue;(2)  a statement of each issue raised but not resolved;(3)  a statement of the position of the parties regarding each unresolved issue;(4)   a statement of the procedures required to request a contested case hearing or arbitration and a complete explanation of the differences in those proceedings and the rights of the parties to subsequent review of the determinations made in those proceedings; and(5)  the date of the contested case hearing scheduled in accordance with Section 410.025(b).|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.162, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter B. Benefit Review Conference|Section 410.032. Payment of Benefits Under Interlocutory Order

Text of section as amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1177 (H.B. 473), Sec. 1For text of section as amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 1169), Sec. 4, see other Sec. 410.032.Sec. 410.032. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS UNDER INTERLOCUTORY ORDER.  (a)  The benefit review officer who presides at the benefit review conference shall consider a request for an interlocutory order and shall give the opposing party the opportunity to respond before issuing an interlocutory order.(b)  The interlocutory order may address the payment or suspension of accrued benefits, future benefits, or both accrued benefits and future benefits.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 955, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.162, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1177 (H.B. 473), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Lab Code § 410.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter B. Benefit Review Conference|Section 410.032. Payment of Benefits Under Interlocutory Order

Text of section as amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 1169), Sec. 4For text of section as amended by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1177 (H.B. 473), Sec. 1, see other Sec. 410.032.Sec. 410.032.  PAYMENT OF BENEFITS UNDER INTERLOCUTORY ORDER.  (a)  The benefit review officer who presides at the benefit review conference shall:(1)  consider a written or verbal request for an interlocutory order for the payment of benefits; and(2)  if the benefit review officer determines that issuance of an interlocutory order is appropriate, issue the interlocutory order not later than the third day after the date of receipt of the request under Subdivision (1).(b)  The interlocutory order may address accrued benefits, future benefits, or both accrued benefits and future benefits.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 955, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.162, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 1169), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Lab Code § 410.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter B. Benefit Review Conference|Section 410.033. Multiple Carriers

Sec. 410.033.  MULTIPLE CARRIERS.  (a)  If there is a dispute as to which of two or more insurance carriers is liable for compensation for one or more compensable injuries, the commissioner may issue an interlocutory order directing each insurance carrier to pay a proportionate share of benefits due pending a final decision on liability.  The proportionate share is computed by dividing the compensation due by the number of insurance carriers involved.(b)  On final determination of liability, an insurance carrier determined to be not liable for the payment of benefits is entitled to reimbursement for the share paid by the insurance carrier from any insurance carrier determined to be liable.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.163, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter B. Benefit Review Conference|Section 410.034. Filing of Agreement and Report

Sec. 410.034.  FILING OF AGREEMENT AND REPORT.  (a)  The benefit review officer shall file the signed agreement and the report with the division.(b)  The commissioner by rule shall prescribe the times within which the agreement and report must be filed.(c)  The division shall furnish a copy of the file-stamped report to:(1)  the claimant;(2)  the employer; and(3)  the insurance carrier.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.164, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.101. Purpose

Sec. 410.101.  PURPOSE.  The purpose of arbitration is to:(1)  enter into formal, binding stipulations on issues on which the parties agree;(2)  resolve issues on which the parties disagree;  and(3)  render a final award with respect to all issues in dispute.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 410.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.102. Arbitrators; Qualifications

Sec. 410.102.  ARBITRATORS; QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  An arbitrator must be an employee of the division, except that the division may contract with qualified arbitrators on a determination of special need.(b)  An arbitrator must:(1)  be a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators;(2)  be on an approved list of the American Arbitration Association or Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; or(3)  meet qualifications established by the commissioner by rule.(c)  The division shall require that each arbitrator have appropriate training in the workers' compensation laws of this state.  The commissioner shall establish procedures to carry out this subsection.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.165, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.103. Duties of Arbitrator

Sec. 410.103.  DUTIES OF ARBITRATOR.  An arbitrator shall:(1)  protect the interests of all parties;(2)  ensure that all relevant evidence has been disclosed to the arbitrator and to all parties; and(3)  render an award consistent with this subtitle and the policies of the division.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.166, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.104. Election of Arbitration; Effect

Sec. 410.104.  ELECTION OF ARBITRATION;  EFFECT.  (a)  If issues remain unresolved after a benefit review conference, the parties, by agreement, may elect to engage in arbitration in the manner provided by this subchapter.  Arbitration may be used only to resolve disputed benefit issues and is an alternative to a contested case hearing.  A contested case hearing scheduled under Section 410.025(b) is canceled by an election under this subchapter.(b)  To elect arbitration, the parties must file the election with the division not later than the 20th day after the last day of the benefit review conference.  The commissioner shall prescribe a form for that purpose.(c)  An election to engage in arbitration under this subchapter is irrevocable and binding on all parties for the resolution of all disputes arising out of the claims that are under the jurisdiction of the division.(d)  An agreement to elect arbitration binds the parties to the provisions of Chapter 408 relating to benefits, and any award, agreement, or settlement after arbitration is elected must comply with that chapter.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.167, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.105. Lists of Arbitrators

Sec. 410.105.  LISTS OF ARBITRATORS.  (a)  The division shall establish regional lists of arbitrators who meet the qualifications prescribed under Sections 410.102(a) and (b).  Each regional list shall be initially prepared in a random name order, and subsequent additions to a list shall be added chronologically.(b)  The commissioner shall review the lists of arbitrators annually and determine if each arbitrator is fair and impartial and makes awards that are consistent with and in accordance with this subtitle and the rules of the commissioner.  The commissioner shall remove an arbitrator if, after the review, the commissioner determines that the arbitrator is not fair and impartial or does not make awards consistent with this subtitle and commissioner rules.(c)  The division's lists are confidential and are not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.  The lists may not be revealed by any division employee to any person who is not a division employee.  The lists are exempt from discovery in civil litigation unless the party seeking the discovery establishes reasonable cause to believe that a violation of the requirements of this section or Section 410.106, 410.107, 410.108, or 410.109(b) occurred and that the violation is relevant to the issues in dispute.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(88), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.168, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.106. Selection of Arbitrator

Sec. 410.106.  SELECTION OF ARBITRATOR.  The division shall assign the arbitrator for a particular case by selecting the next name after the previous case's selection in consecutive order.  The division may not change the order of names once the order is established under this subchapter, except that once each arbitrator on the list has been assigned to a case, the names shall be randomly reordered.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.169, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.107. Assignment of Arbitrator

Sec. 410.107.  ASSIGNMENT OF ARBITRATOR.  (a)  The division shall assign an arbitrator to a pending case not later than the 30th day after the date on which the election for arbitration is filed with the division.(b)  When an arbitrator has been assigned to a case under Subsection (a), the parties shall be notified immediately.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.170, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.108. Rejection of Arbitrator

Sec. 410.108.  REJECTION OF ARBITRATOR.  (a)  Each party is entitled, in its sole discretion, to one rejection of the arbitrator in each case.  If a party rejects the arbitrator, the division shall assign another arbitrator as provided by Section 410.106.(b)  A rejection must be made not later than the third day after the date of notification of the arbitrator's assignment.(c)  When all parties have exercised their right of rejection or if no rejection is registered, the assignment is final.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.171, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.109. Scheduling of Arbitration

Sec. 410.109.  SCHEDULING OF ARBITRATION.  (a)  The arbitrator shall schedule arbitration to be held not later than the 30th day after the date of the arbitrator's assignment and shall notify the parties and the division of the scheduled date.(b)  If an arbitrator is unable to schedule arbitration in accordance with Subsection (a), the division shall appoint the next arbitrator on the applicable list.  Each party is entitled to reject the arbitrator appointed under this subsection in the manner provided under Section 410.108.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.172, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.110. Continuance

Sec. 410.110.  CONTINUANCE.  (a)  A request by a party for a continuance of the arbitration to another date must be directed to the director.  The director may grant a continuance only if the director determines, giving due regard to the availability of the arbitrator, that good cause for the continuance exists.(b)  If the director grants a continuance under this section, the rescheduled date may not be later than the 30th day after the original date of the arbitration.(c)  Without regard to whether good cause exists, the director may not grant more than one continuance to each party.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 410.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.111. Rules

Sec. 410.111.  RULES.  The commissioner shall adopt rules for arbitration consistent with generally recognized arbitration principles and procedures.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.173, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.112. Exchange and Filing of Information; Administrative Violation

Sec. 410.112.  EXCHANGE AND FILING OF INFORMATION;  ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.  (a)  Not later than the seventh day before the first day of arbitration, the parties shall exchange and file with the arbitrator:(1)  all medical reports and other documentary evidence not previously exchanged or filed that are pertinent to the resolution of the claim;  and(2)  information relating to their proposed resolution of the disputed issues.(b)  A party commits an administrative violation if the party, without good cause as determined by the arbitrator, fails to comply with Subsection (a). |Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.174, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.113 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.113. Duties of Parties at Arbitration; Attendance; Administrative Violation

Sec. 410.113.  DUTIES OF PARTIES AT ARBITRATION;  ATTENDANCE;  ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.  (a)  Each party shall attend the arbitration prepared to set forth in detail its position on unresolved issues and the issues on which it is prepared to stipulate.(b)  A party commits an administrative violation if the party does not attend the arbitration unless the arbitrator determines that the party had good cause not to attend. |Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.175, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.114 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.114. Testimony; Record

Sec. 410.114.  TESTIMONY;  RECORD.  (a)  The arbitrator may require witnesses to testify under oath and shall require testimony under oath if requested by a party.(b)  The division shall make an electronic recording of the proceeding.(c)  An official stenographic record is not required, but any party may at the party's expense make a stenographic record of the proceeding.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.176, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 410.115 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.115. Evidence

Sec. 410.115.  EVIDENCE.  (a)  The parties may offer evidence as they desire and shall produce additional evidence as the arbitrator considers necessary to an understanding and determination of the dispute.(b)  The arbitrator is the judge of the relevance and materiality of the evidence offered.  Conformity to legal rules of evidence is not required.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 410.116 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.116. Closing Statements; Briefs

Sec. 410.116.  CLOSING STATEMENTS;  BRIEFS.  The parties may present closing statements as they desire, but the record may not remain open for written briefs unless requested by the arbitrator.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 410.117 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes|Subchapter C. Arbitration|Section 410.117. Ex Parte Contacts Prohibited

Sec. 410.117.  EX PARTE CONTACTS PROHIBITED.  A party and an arbitrator may not communicate outside the arbitration unless the communication is in writing with copies provided to all parties or relates to procedural matters.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|