410.302
(a) The records of a contested case hearing conducted under this chapter are admissible in a trial under this subchapter in accordance with the Texas Rules of Evidence. (b) A trial under this subchapter is limited to issues decided by the appeals panel and on which judicial review is sought. The pleadings must specifically set […]
410.304
(a) In a jury trial, the court, before submitting the case to the jury, shall inform the jury in the court’s instructions, charge, or questions to the jury of the appeals panel decision on each disputed issue described by Section 410.301(a) that is submitted to the jury. (b) In a trial to the court without […]
410.306
(a) Evidence shall be adduced as in other civil trials. (b) The division on payment of a reasonable fee shall make available to the parties a certified copy of the division’s record. All facts and evidence the record contains are admissible to the extent allowed under the Texas Rules of Evidence. (c) Except as provided […]
410.307
(a) Evidence of the extent of impairment is not limited to that presented to the division if the court, after a hearing, finds that there is a substantial change of condition. The court’s finding of a substantial change of condition may be based only on: (1) medical evidence from the same doctor or doctors whose […]
410.308
(a) The division shall furnish any interested party in the claim with a certified copy of the notice of the employer securing compensation with the insurance carrier, filed with the division. (b) The certified copy of the notice is admissible in evidence on trial of the claim pending and is prima facie proof of the […]
411.001
In this chapter: (1) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 7.01(23). (2) “Employer” means a person who makes a contract of hire. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 7.01(23), eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
411.003
(a) An insurance company, the agent, servant, or employee of the insurance company, or a safety consultant who performs a safety consultation under this chapter has no liability for an accident, injury, or occupational disease based on an allegation that the accident, injury, or occupational disease was caused or could have been prevented by a […]
411.013
The division may: (1) enter into contracts with the federal government to perform occupational safety projects; and (2) apply for federal funds through any federal program relating to occupational safety. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 3.209, eff. Sept. 1, […]
411.014
(a) The division shall promote workers’ health and safety through educational and other innovative programs developed by the department, the division, or other state agencies. (b) The division shall cooperate with other entities in the development and approval of safety courses, safety plans, and safety programs. (c) The division shall cooperate with business and industry […]
411.031
(a) The division shall maintain a job safety information system. (b) The division shall obtain from any appropriate state agency, including the Texas Workforce Commission, the Department of State Health Services, and the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, data and statistics, including data and statistics compiled for rate-making purposes. (c) The division shall consult […]