410.0055
(a) Notwithstanding Section 410.005(a), the division may conduct a contested case hearing by videoconference: (1) on a determination by the division that good cause exists for conducting the hearing in that manner; or (2) on the mutual agreement of the parties. (b) The commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. Added by […]
504.055
(a) In this section, “first responder” means: (1) an individual employed by a political subdivision of this state who is: (A) a peace officer under Article 2A.001 , Code of Criminal Procedure; (B) a person licensed under Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code, as an emergency care attendant, emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician-intermediate, emergency […]
406.098
(a) An emergency service organization which is not a political subdivision or which is separate from any political subdivision may elect to obtain workers’ compensation insurance coverage for its named volunteer members who participate in the normal functions of the organization. A person covered under this subsection is entitled to full medical benefits and the […]
408.0041
(a) At the request of an insurance carrier or an employee, or on the commissioner’s own order, the commissioner may order a medical examination to resolve any question about: (1) the impairment caused by the compensable injury; (2) the attainment of maximum medical improvement; (3) the extent of the employee’s compensable injury; (4) whether the […]
408.161
(a) Lifetime income benefits are paid until the death of the employee for: (1) total and permanent loss of sight in both eyes; (2) loss of both feet at or above the ankle; (3) loss of both hands at or above the wrist; (4) loss of one foot at or above the ankle and the […]
504.001
In this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context: (1) “Division” means the division of workers’ compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance. (2) “Employee” means: (A) a person in the service of a political subdivision who has been employed as provided by law; or (B) a person for whom optional […]
504.019
<Text of section effective until Jan. 1, 2025. See, also, § 504.019 effective Jan. 1, 2025.> (a) In this section: (1) “First responder” means an individual employed by a political subdivision of this state who is: (A) a peace officer under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure; (B) a person licensed under Chapter 773, Health […]
504.051
(a) Benefits provided under this chapter shall be offset: (1) to the extent applicable, by any amount for incapacity received as provided by: (A) Chapter 143 or 177A, Local Government Code; or (B) any other statute in effect on June 19, 1975, that provides for the payment for incapacity to work because of injury on […]
408.1615
(a) In this section: (1) “First responder” means an individual who is: (A) a peace officer under Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure; (B) certified under Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code, as an emergency care attendant, advanced emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician-paramedic or a licensed paramedic; (C) a firefighter subject to certification by […]
401.027
(a) In this section, “state active duty,” “state training and other duty,” and “Texas military forces” have the meanings assigned by Section 437.001, Government Code. (b) For purposes of this subtitle, the travel of a member of the Texas military forces to or from the member’s duty location while serving on state active duty and […]