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TX Lab Code § 415.0211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter B. Sanctions|Section 415.0211. Emergency Cease and Desist Order

Sec. 415.0211.  EMERGENCY CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.  (a)  The commissioner ex parte may issue an emergency cease and desist order if:(1)  the commissioner believes a person regulated by the division under this title is engaging in conduct violating a law, rule, or order; and(2)  the commissioner believes that the alleged conduct under Subdivision (1) will result in harm to the health, safety, or welfare of another person.(b)  On issuance of an order under Subsection (a), the commissioner shall serve on the affected person an order that contains a statement of the charges and requires the person immediately to cease and desist from the acts, methods, or practices stated in the order.  The commissioner shall serve the order by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the affected person's last known address.  The order is final on the 31st day after the date the affected person receives the order, unless the affected person requests a hearing under Subsection (c).(c)  A person affected by an order is entitled to request a hearing to contest the order.  The affected person must request the hearing not later than the 30th day after the date the person receives the order required by Subsection (b).  A request to contest an order must:(1)  be in writing;(2)  be directed to the commissioner; and(3)  state the grounds for the request to set aside or modify the order.(d)  On receiving a request for a hearing, the commissioner shall serve notice of the time and place of the hearing.  The hearing is subject to the procedures for a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.  The hearing shall be held not later than the 10th day after the date the commissioner receives the request for a hearing unless the parties mutually agree to a later hearing date.  At the hearing, the person requesting the hearing is entitled to show cause why the order should not be affirmed.  Following receipt of the proposal for decision from the State Office of Administrative Hearings regarding the hearing, the commissioner shall wholly or partly affirm, modify, or set aside the order.(e)  Pending a hearing under this section, an order continues in effect unless the order is stayed by the commissioner.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Lab Code § 415.0215 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter B. Sanctions|Section 415.0215. Sanctions

Sec. 415.0215.  SANCTIONS.  (a)  The division may impose sanctions against any person regulated by the division under this subtitle.(b)  Only the commissioner may impose:(1)  a sanction that deprives a person of the right to practice before the division or of the right to receive remuneration under this subtitle for a period exceeding 30 days; or(2)  another sanction suspending for more than 30 days or revoking a license, certification, or permit required for practice in the field of workers' compensation.(c)  A sanction imposed by the division is binding pending appeal.|Transferred and redesignated from Labor Code, Section 402.072 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 33, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Lab Code § 415.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter B. Sanctions|Section 415.023. Commission of Wrongful Act as Matter of Practice; Administrative Violation

Sec. 415.023.  COMMISSION OF WRONGFUL ACT AS MATTER OF PRACTICE;  ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.  (a)  A person who commits an administrative violation under Section 415.001, 415.002, 415.003, or 415.0035 as a matter of practice is subject to an applicable rule adopted under Subsection (b) in addition to the penalty assessed for the violation.(b)  The commissioner may adopt rules providing for:(1)  a reduction or denial of fees;(2)  public or private reprimand by the commissioner;(3)  suspension from practice before the division;(4)  restriction, suspension, or revocation of the right to receive reimbursement under this subtitle; or(5)  referral and petition to the appropriate licensing authority for appropriate disciplinary action, including the restriction, suspension, or revocation of the person's license.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1456, Sec. 6.08, eff. June 17, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.276, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 415.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter B. Sanctions|Section 415.024. Breach of Settlement Agreement; Administrative Violation

Sec. 415.024.  BREACH OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.  A material and substantial breach of a settlement agreement that establishes a compliance plan is an administrative violation.  In determining the amount of the penalty, the commissioner shall consider the total volume of claims handled by the insurance carrier.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1443, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.277, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 415.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter B. Sanctions|Section 415.025. References to a Class of Violation or Penalty

Sec. 415.025.  REFERENCES TO A CLASS OF VIOLATION OR PENALTY.  A reference in this code or other law, or in rules of the former Texas Workers' Compensation Commission or the commissioner, to a particular class of violation, administrative violation, or penalty shall be construed as a reference to an administrative penalty.  An administrative penalty may not exceed $25,000 per day per occurrence.  Each day of noncompliance constitutes a separate violation.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.278, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Lab Code § 415.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter C. Procedures|Section 415.031. Initiation of Administrative Violation Proceedings

Sec. 415.031.  INITIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION PROCEEDINGS.  Any person may request the initiation of administrative violation proceedings by filing a written allegation with 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. 3.279, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Lab Code § 415.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter C. Procedures|Section 415.032. Notice of Possible Administrative Violation; Response

Sec. 415.032.  NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION; RESPONSE.  (a)  If investigation by the division indicates that an administrative violation has occurred, the division shall notify the person alleged to have committed the violation in writing of:(1)  the charge;(2)  the proposed sanction;(3)  the right to consent to the charge and the sanction; and(4)  the right to request a hearing.(b)  Not later than the 20th day after the date on which notice is received, the charged party shall:(1)  remit the amount of the sanction to the division or otherwise consent to the imposed sanction; or(2)  submit to the division a written request for a hearing.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.280, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Lab Code § 415.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter C. Procedures|Section 415.033. Failure to Respond

Sec. 415.033.  FAILURE TO RESPOND.  If, without good cause, a charged party fails to respond as required under Section 415.032, the division shall initiate enforcement proceedings.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.281, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Lab Code § 415.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter C. Procedures|Section 415.034. Hearing Procedures

Sec. 415.034.  HEARING PROCEDURES.   On the request of the charged party or the commissioner, the State Office of Administrative Hearings shall set a hearing.  The hearing shall be conducted in the manner provided for a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code (the administrative procedure law).|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 1.46, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.282, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Lab Code § 415.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter C. Procedures|Section 415.035. Judicial Review

Sec. 415.035.  JUDICIAL REVIEW.  A decision under Section 415.034 is subject to judicial review in the manner provided for judicial review under Chapter 2001, Government Code.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.283, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 140 (H.B. 1456), Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 2017.|
TX Lab Code § 415.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act|Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations|Subchapter C. Procedures|Section 415.036. Standard of Judicial Review of Commissioner's Order

Sec. 415.036.  STANDARD OF JUDICIAL REVIEW OF COMMISSIONER'S ORDER.  An order of the commissioner is subject to judicial review under the substantial evidence rule.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Lab Code § 501.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees|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|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 501.001. Definitions

Sec. 501.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Division" means the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance.(2)  "Compensable injury" has the meaning assigned to that term under Subtitle A.(3)  "Director" means the director of the State Office of Risk Management.(4)  "Office" means the State Office of Risk Management.(5)  "Employee" means a person who is:(A)  in the service of the state pursuant to an election, appointment, or express oral or written contract of hire;(B)  paid from state funds but whose duties require that the person work and frequently receive supervision in a political subdivision of the state;(C)  a peace officer employed by a political subdivision, while the peace officer is exercising authority granted under:(i)  Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure; or(ii)  Articles 14.03(d) and (g), Code of Criminal Procedure;(D)  a member of the state military forces, as defined by Section 437.001, Government Code, who is engaged in authorized training or duty;(E)  a Texas Task Force 1 member, as defined by Section 88.301, Education Code, who is activated by the Texas Division of Emergency Management or is injured during training sponsored or sanctioned by Texas Task Force 1; or(F)  an intrastate fire mutual aid system team member or a regional incident management team member, as defined by Section 88.126, Education Code, who is activated by the Texas Division of Emergency Management or is injured during training sponsored or sanctioned by the Texas Division of Emergency Management on behalf of an intrastate fire mutual aid system team or a regional incident management team, as applicable.(6)  "State agency" includes a department, board, commission, or institution of this state.(7)  "Board" means the risk management board.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1098, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1205, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1456, Sec. 14.02, eff. June 17, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 644, Sec. 3, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.288, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 2B.09, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 1536), Sec. 3.15, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 991 (H.B. 919), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Lab Code § 501.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees|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|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 501.002. Application of General Workers' Compensation Laws; Limit on Actions and Damages

Sec. 501.002.  APPLICATION OF GENERAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS;  LIMIT ON ACTIONS AND DAMAGES.  (a)  The following provisions of Subtitles A and B apply to and are included in this chapter except to the extent that they are inconsistent with this chapter:(1)  Chapter 401, other than Section 401.012 defining "employee";(2)  Chapter 402;(3)  Chapter 403, other than Sections 403.001-403.005;(4)  Chapters 404 and 405;(5)  Subchapters B and D through H, Chapter 406, other than Sections 406.071(a), 406.073, and 406.075;(6)  Chapter 408, other than Sections 408.001(b) and (c);(7)  Chapters 409 and 410;(8)  Subchapters A and G, Chapter 411, other than Sections 411.003 and 411.004;(9)  Chapters 412-417; and(10)  Chapter 451.(b)  For the purposes of this chapter and Chapter 451, the individual state agency shall be considered the employer.(c)  For the purpose of applying the provisions listed by Subsection (a) to this chapter, "insurer" or "employer" means "state," "office," "director," or "state agency," as applicable.(d)  Neither this chapter nor Subtitle A authorizes a cause of action or damages against the state, a state agency, or an employee of the state beyond the actions and damages authorized by Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.(e)  For the purposes of this chapter and Chapter 451, the adjutant general is considered the employer of a member of the state military forces while engaged in authorized training or duty.(f)  For purposes of this chapter and Subchapter D, Chapter 88, Education Code, the Texas Engineering Extension Service of The Texas A&M University System shall perform all duties of an employer in relation to a Texas Task Force 1 member who is injured and receives benefits under this chapter.(g)  For purposes of this chapter and Section 88.126, Education Code, the Texas A&M Forest Service shall perform all duties of an employer in relation to an intrastate fire mutual aid system team member or a regional incident management team member who is injured and receives benefits under this chapter.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1098, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1205, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 644, Sec. 4, eff. June 20, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.289, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 991 (H.B. 919), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Lab Code § 501.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees|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|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 501.003. Legal Beneficiary of Deceased Employee

Sec. 501.003.  LEGAL BENEFICIARY OF DECEASED EMPLOYEE.  (a)  The provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board affecting an employee also apply to the legal beneficiary of a deceased employee.(b)  In this section, "legal beneficiary" has the meaning assigned to that term under Section 401.011.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1098, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Lab Code § 501.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees|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|Subchapter B. Coverage|Section 501.021. Workers' Compensation Coverage for Employees

Sec. 501.021.  WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES.  An employee with a compensable injury is entitled to compensation by the director as provided by this chapter.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Lab Code § 501.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees|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|Subchapter B. Coverage|Section 501.022. Employees of Component Institutions or System Administration of Texas Tech University System

Sec. 501.022.  EMPLOYEES OF COMPONENT INSTITUTIONS OR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION OF TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.  (a)  An eligible employee of Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University System Administration, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso, Midwestern State University, or another agency under the direction and control of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System is entitled to participate in the workers' compensation program for state employees provided under this chapter.(b)  For purposes of this chapter, Texas Tech University is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.(c)  For purposes of this chapter, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.(d)  For purposes of this chapter, Angelo State University is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.(e)  For purposes of this chapter, Texas Tech University System Administration is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.(f)  For purposes of this chapter, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.(g)  For purposes of this chapter, Midwestern State University is a state agency and shall act in the capacity of employer.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 980, Sec. 2.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 179 (H.B. 3564), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 907), Sec. 11, eff. June 19, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (S.B. 907), Sec. 12, eff. June 19, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 417 (H.B. 1522), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Lab Code § 501.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees|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|Subchapter B. Coverage|Section 501.024. Exclusions From Coverage

Sec. 501.024.  EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE.  The following persons are excluded from coverage as an employee under this chapter:(1)  a person performing personal services for the state as an independent contractor or volunteer;(2)  a person who at the time of injury was performing services for the federal government and who is covered by some form of federal workers' compensation insurance;(3)  a prisoner or inmate of a prison or correctional institution, other than a work program participant participating in a Texas Correctional Industries contract described by Section 497.006, Government Code;(4)  a client or patient of a state agency;(5)  a person employed by the Texas Department of Transportation who is covered under Chapter 505;(6)  a person employed by The University of Texas System who is covered by Chapter 503;  and(7)  a person employed by The Texas A&M University System who is covered by Chapter 502.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1188, Sec. 1.45, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1205, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Lab Code § 501.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Labor Code|Title 5 - Workers' Compensation|Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees|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|Subchapter B. Coverage|Section 501.025. Coverage for Out-of-State Employees

Sec. 501.025.  COVERAGE FOR OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYEES.  (a)  An employee who performs services outside the state is entitled to benefits under this chapter even if the person:(1)  is hired or not hired in this state;(2)  does not work in this state;(3)  works both in this state and out of state;(4)  is injured outside this state;  or(5)  has been outside this state for more than one year.(b)  An employee who elects to pursue remedies provided by the state where the injury occurred is not entitled to benefits under this chapter.|Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|