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TX Lab Code § 419.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 419 - Misuse of Division Name|Section 419.001. Definitions

Sec. 419.001.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this chapter:(1)  "Representation of the division's logo" includes a nonexact representation that is deceptively similar to the logo used by the division.(2)  "Representation of the state seal" has the meaning assigned by Section 17.08(a)(2), Business & Commerce Code.(b)  A term or representation is "deceptively similar" for purposes of this chapter if:(1)  a reasonable person would believe that the term or representation is in any manner approved, endorsed, sponsored, authorized by, the same as, or associated with the division, the department, this state, or an agency of this state; or(2)  the circumstances under which the term is used could mislead a reasonable person as to its identity.(c)  For purposes of this chapter, a person acts in a "deceptive manner" if the person knows or should know that the person's actions would convey, or could reasonably be interpreted or construed as conveying, the false impression that:(1)  an item is approved, endorsed, sponsored, authorized by, the same as, or associated with the division, the department, this state, or an agency of this state; or(2)  the person represents, speaks for, or has an authorization from the division, the department, this state, or an agency of this state.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.287, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 743 (S.B. 381), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Lab Code § 419.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 419 - Misuse of Division Name|Section 419.002. Misuse of Division's Name or Symbols Prohibited

Sec. 419.002.  MISUSE OF DIVISION'S NAME OR SYMBOLS PROHIBITED.  (a)  Except as authorized by law, a person, in connection with any impersonation, advertisement, solicitation, business name, business activity, business document, product, or service made or offered by the person regarding workers' compensation coverage or benefits, may not knowingly use or cause to be used in a deceptive manner:(1)  the words "Texas Department of Insurance," "Department of Insurance," "Texas Workers' Compensation," or "division of workers' compensation";(2)  any term using both "Texas" and "Workers' Compensation" or any term using both "Texas" and "Workers' Comp";(3)  the initials "T.D.I."; or(4)  any combination or variation of the words or initials, or any term deceptively similar to the words or initials, described by Subdivisions (1)-(3).(b)  A person subject to Subsection (a) may not knowingly use or cause to be used in a deceptive manner a word, term, or initials described by Subsection (a) alone or in conjunction with:(1)  the state seal or a representation of the state seal;(2)  a picture or map of this state; or(3)  the official logo of the department or the division or a representation of the department's or division's logo.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.287, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 743 (S.B. 381), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Lab Code § 419.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 419 - Misuse of Division Name|Section 419.003. Rules

Sec. 419.003.  RULES.  The commissioner may adopt rules relating to the regulation of the use of the division's name and other rules as necessary to implement this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.287, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 419.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 419 - Misuse of Division Name|Section 419.004. Civil Penalty

Sec. 419.004.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who violates Section 419.002 or a rule adopted under this chapter is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation.(b)  The attorney general, at the request of the commissioner, shall bring an action to collect a civil penalty under this section in a district court in Travis County.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.287, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 419.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 419 - Misuse of Division Name|Section 419.005. Administrative Penalty

Sec. 419.005.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  The division may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates Section 419.002 or a rule adopted under this chapter.(b)  An administrative penalty imposed under this section is subject to the procedural requirements adopted for administrative penalties imposed under Section 415.021.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.287, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 419.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 419 - Misuse of Division Name|Section 419.006. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 419.006.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  (a)  At the request of the commissioner, the attorney general or a district attorney may bring an action in district court in Travis County to enjoin or restrain a violation or threatened violation of this chapter on a showing that a violation has occurred or is likely to occur.(b)  The division may recover the costs of investigating an alleged violation of this chapter if an injunction is issued.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.287, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 419.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 419 - Misuse of Division Name|Section 419.007. Remedies Not Exclusive

Sec. 419.007.  REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE.  The remedies provided by this chapter are not exclusive and may be sought in any combination determined by the commissioner as necessary to enforce this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.287, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 451.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle B - Discrimination Issues|Chapter 451 - Discrimination Prohibited|Section 451.001. Discrimination Against Employees Prohibited

Sec. 451.001.  DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EMPLOYEES PROHIBITED.  A person may not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against an employee because the employee has:(1)  filed a workers' compensation claim in good faith;(2)  hired a lawyer to represent the employee in a claim;(3)  instituted or caused to be instituted in good faith a proceeding under Subtitle A;   or(4)  testified or is about to testify in a proceeding under Subtitle A.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 451.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle B - Discrimination Issues|Chapter 451 - Discrimination Prohibited|Section 451.002. Remedies; Burden of Proof

Sec. 451.002.  REMEDIES;  BURDEN OF PROOF.  (a)  A person who violates Section 451.001 is liable for reasonable damages incurred by the employee as a result of the violation.(b)  An employee discharged in violation of Section 451.001 is entitled to reinstatement in the former position of employment.(c)  The burden of proof in a proceeding under this section is on the employee.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 451.0025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle B - Discrimination Issues|Chapter 451 - Discrimination Prohibited|Section 451.0025. Waiver of Immunity; Permission for First Responder to Sue

Sec. 451.0025.  WAIVER OF IMMUNITY; PERMISSION FOR FIRST RESPONDER TO SUE.  (a)  In this section, "first responder" has the meaning assigned by Section 421.095, Government Code.(b)  A first responder who alleges a violation of Section 451.001 by a state or local governmental entity that employs the first responder may sue the governmental entity for the relief provided by this chapter.  Sovereign or governmental immunity from suit is waived and abolished to the extent of liability created by this chapter.(c)  To the extent a person has official or individual immunity from a claim for damages, this section does not affect that immunity.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 810 (H.B. 451), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Lab Code § 451.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle B - Discrimination Issues|Chapter 451 - Discrimination Prohibited|Section 451.003. Injunction

Sec. 451.003.  INJUNCTION.  A district court may restrain, for cause shown, a violation of Section 451.001.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 506.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees|Chapter 506 - Miscellaneous Provisions Applicable to Government Employees|Section 506.001. Late Payment of Judgment by the State

Sec. 506.001.  LATE PAYMENT OF JUDGMENT BY THE STATE.  (a)  In a workers' compensation case in which a claimant is awarded a judgment against the state or a political subdivision of the state under Chapter 501, 502, 503, 504, or 505, the state or political subdivision shall comply with the judgment not later than the 30th day after the judgment is entered.(b)  If the state or a political subdivision of the state fails or refuses to comply with a judgment as provided under Subsection (a) and the claimant secures a mandamus order against the state or political subdivision to force compliance with the judgment, the claimant is also entitled to an award of:(1)  a penalty of 12 percent of the amount of compensation recovered in the judgment;  and(2)  reasonable attorney's fees for prosecution of the mandamus action.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 506.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees|Chapter 506 - Miscellaneous Provisions Applicable to Government Employees|Section 506.002. Reimbursement From Non-Treasury Funds

Sec. 506.002.  REIMBURSEMENT FROM NON-TREASURY FUNDS.  (a)  An agency or other instrumentality of state government that, with funds that are held outside the state treasury, reimburses the general revenue fund for workers' compensation payments made out of the general revenue fund to former or current employees of the agency or other instrumentality shall reimburse the general revenue fund by writing a check to the comptroller:(1)  for deposit into the appropriate account in the general revenue fund;  and(2)  not later than 30 days after receiving the statement of amounts due.(b)  The workers' compensation division of the office of the attorney general shall send to the comptroller a copy of each statement of amounts due from an agency or other instrumentality of state government that, with funds that are held outside the state treasury, reimburses the general revenue fund for workers' compensation payments made out of the general revenue fund.(c)  An agency or other instrumentality of state government affected by this section may allocate appropriate funds to a revolving account on its books to receive contributions from funds other than general revenue funds, based on an assessment it determines to be appropriate for the purpose of reimbursing the general revenue fund for the workers' compensation payments made to its current or former employees.(d)  The state auditor may review affected entities for compliance with this section, subject to a risk assessment performed by the state auditor and to the legislative audit committee's approval of including the review in the audit plan under Section 321.013, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.40, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 64, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 83, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 7.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 7 - Type B General-Law Municipality|Section 7.001. Authority to Incorporate as Type B General-Law Municipality

Sec. 7.001.  AUTHORITY TO INCORPORATE AS TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY.  A community may incorporate under this chapter as a Type B general-law municipality if it:(1)  constitutes an unincorporated town or village;(2)  contains 201 to 9,999 inhabitants;  and(3)  meets the territorial requirements prescribed by Section 5.901.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 7.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 7 - Type B General-Law Municipality|Section 7.002. Application to Incorporate

Sec. 7.002.  APPLICATION TO INCORPORATE.  (a)  The residents of a community may initiate an attempt to incorporate the community under this chapter by filing with the county judge of the county in which the community is located an application to incorporate signed by at least 50 qualified voters who are residents of the community.(b)  The application must state the proposed boundaries and name of the municipality, and it must be accompanied by a plat of the proposed municipality that contains only the territory to be used strictly for municipal purposes.(c)  If a community is located in two counties, the application to incorporate may be filed with the county judge of either county.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 65, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 7.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 7 - Type B General-Law Municipality|Section 7.003. Election Order

Sec. 7.003.  ELECTION ORDER.  If satisfactory proof is made that a community that has filed an application to incorporate under this chapter contains the requisite number of inhabitants, the county judge shall order an incorporation election to be held on a specified date and at a designated place in the community.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 7.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 7 - Type B General-Law Municipality|Section 7.004. Election Officers

Sec. 7.004.  ELECTION OFFICERS.  The county judge shall appoint an officer to preside at an incorporation election under this chapter.  The presiding officer shall appoint two election judges and two election clerks to assist in conducting the election.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 7.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 7 - Type B General-Law Municipality|Section 7.005. Notice of Election

Sec. 7.005.  NOTICE OF ELECTION.  An incorporation election under this chapter may not be held until notice of the election has been posted at three public places in the community for the 10 days preceding the date of the election.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 7.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 7 - Type B General-Law Municipality|Section 7.006. Qualified Voters

Sec. 7.006.  QUALIFIED VOTERS.  Each qualified voter who resides within the boundaries of the proposed municipality may vote at the election.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 7.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 7 - Type B General-Law Municipality|Section 7.007. Order of Incorporation

Sec. 7.007.  ORDER OF INCORPORATION.  (a)  Within 20 days after the date the county judge receives the returns of an incorporation election, the judge shall, if a majority of the votes cast are for incorporation, make an entry in the records of the commissioners court that the community is incorporated.  The judge shall include the boundaries of the municipality in the entry.  The incorporation of the community as a municipality is effective on the date the entry is made.(b)  A certified copy of the entry and a plat of the municipality shall be recorded in the deed records of the county in which the municipality is located.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 7.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 7 - Type B General-Law Municipality|Section 7.008. Interval Between Elections

Sec. 7.008.  INTERVAL BETWEEN ELECTIONS.  A county judge may not order an incorporation election under this chapter to be held earlier than three years after the date of the most recent incorporation election under this chapter.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 792, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 9.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 9 - Home-Rule Municipality|Section 9.001. Adoption or Amendment of Home-Rule Charter

Sec. 9.001.  ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF HOME-RULE CHARTER.  This chapter applies to the adoption or amendment of a municipal charter by a municipality authorized to do so by Article XI, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 9.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 9 - Home-Rule Municipality|Section 9.002. Selection of Charter Commission

Sec. 9.002.  SELECTION OF CHARTER COMMISSION.  (a)  The governing body of the municipality may, by an ordinance adopted by at least a two-thirds vote of its membership, order an election by the voters of the municipality on the question:  "Shall a commission be chosen to frame a new charter?"  The governing body shall by ordinance order the election if presented with a petition signed by at least 10 percent of the qualified voters of the municipality.(b)  The election ordinance shall provide for the election to be held on the date of the municipality's next general election scheduled after the 30th day but on or before the 90th day after the date the ordinance is adopted.  However, if no general election is scheduled during that period that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law, the election shall be ordered for the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law and that occurs after the 30th day after the date the ordinance is adopted and published in a newspaper published in the municipality.(c)  The ballot at the election on the question prescribed by Subsection (a) shall also provide for the election from the municipality at large of a charter commission to draft a charter if a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question of choosing a charter commission approve the question.  The commission must consist of at least 15 members, but if it has more than 15 members it may not have more than one member for each 3,000 inhabitants of the municipality.  The ballot may not contain any party designation.(d)  The provisions of Subsections (a), (b), and (c) regarding the selection of a charter commission do not apply to the first charter election in a municipality if:(1)(A) the governing body of the municipality selects a charter commission;(B)  a charter commission is selected at a mass meeting;  or(C)  the mayor of the municipality appoints a charter commission;  and(2)  the charter commission has proceeded with the formation of a charter for the municipality.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Loc Govt Code § 9.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Local Government Code|Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government|Subtitle A - Types of Municipalities|Chapter 9 - Home-Rule Municipality|Section 9.003. Vote on Charter

Sec. 9.003.  VOTE ON CHARTER.  (a)  The charter prepared by the charter commission shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the municipality at an election to be held on the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code that allows sufficient time to comply with other requirements of law and that occurs on or after the 40th day after the date the charter commission completes its work.  The governing body of the municipality shall provide for the submission of the charter at the election to the extent that the provisions for submission are not prescribed by general law.(b)  Before the 30th day before the date of the election, the governing body of the municipality shall order the municipal clerk or the municipal secretary to mail a copy of the proposed charter to each registered voter of the municipality.(c)  The charter commission shall prepare the charter so that to the extent practicable each subject may be voted on separately.|Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 87(b), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|