411.105
(a) The division and its employees may not disclose at a public hearing or otherwise information relating to secret processes, methods of manufacture, or products. (b) The commissioner or an employee of the division commits an offense if the commissioner or employee wilfully discloses or conspires to disclose information made confidential under this section. An […]
411.106
(a) To establish a safety classification for employers, the division shall: (1) obtain medical and compensation cost information regularly compiled by the department in performing rate-making duties and functions regarding employer liability and workers’ compensation insurance; and (2) collect and compile information relating to: (A) the frequency rate of accidents; (B) the existence and implementation […]
411.107
The division may endeavor to eliminate an impediment to occupational or industrial safety that is reported to the division by an affected employer. In attempting to eliminate an impediment the division may advise and consult with an employer, or a representative of an employer, who is directly involved. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. […]
411.108
The division may require an employer and any other appropriate person to report accidents, personal injuries, fatalities, or other statistics and information relating to accidents on forms prescribed by and covering periods designated by the commissioner. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, § 9.54(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th […]
412.041
(a) The director serves as the state risk manager. (b) The director shall supervise the development and administration of systems to: (1) identify the property and liability losses, including workers’ compensation losses, of each state agency; (2) identify the administrative costs of risk management incurred by each state agency; (3) identify and evaluate the exposure […]
413.002
(a) The division shall monitor health care providers, insurance carriers, independent review organizations, and workers’ compensation claimants who receive medical services to ensure the compliance of those persons with rules adopted by the commissioner relating to health care, including medical policies and fee guidelines. (b) In monitoring health care providers who serve as designated doctors […]
413.003
The division may contract with a private or public entity to perform a duty or function of the division. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 3.228, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
413.004
The division shall coordinate its activities with health care providers as necessary to perform its duties under this chapter. The coordination may include: (1) conducting educational seminars on commissioner rules and procedures; or (2) providing information to and requesting assistance from professional peer review organizations. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. […]
413.006
The commissioner may appoint advisory committees as the commissioner considers necessary. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 3.230, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
413.007
(a) The division shall maintain a statewide data base of medical charges, actual payments, and treatment protocols that may be used by: (1) the commissioner in adopting the medical policies and fee guidelines; and (2) the division in administering the medical policies, fee guidelines, or rules. (b) The division shall ensure that the data base: […]