HB 90 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BISHOP EVANS ACT | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Employees | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 102 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CHRISTION FITZGERALD ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 351 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance and group accident and health insurance together in a packaged plan.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN., TEXAS
HB 493 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 679 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to limitations on the use of workers' compensation insurance experience modifier values in soliciting and awarding public construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 778 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 790 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the processes for and the adjudication and payment of certain claims under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | VIDEOCONFERENCING | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 1240 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 1339 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the eligibility of certain volunteer firefighters and paramedics for unemployment compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers' compensation insurance claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1839 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 2078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the authority of a physician to provide and dispense and to delegate authority to provide and dispense certain drugs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS
HB 2314 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to filing death benefits claims under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 2315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits for certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CANCER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Tobacco Products
HB 2316 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 2317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to certain presumptions applicable to claims for benefits or compensation by public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Tobacco Products
HB 2461 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the workers' compensation group self-insurance guaranty fund.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| GUARANTY FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of an injured employee to lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the confidentiality of working papers and electronic communications of administrative law judges and appeals judges under the workers' compensation system.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Courts--Judges | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Records
HB 2535 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the exclusion of certain medical services performed to determine an appropriate level of workers' compensation benefits from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Taxation--Sales
HB 2539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the compensability of injuries sustained at a location other than an employer's worksite, including at an employee's home, under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Safety
HB 2702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 3081 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3335 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to employment activities of certain peace officers responding to an emergency call for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3370 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to authorizing certain physical therapists to serve as a treating doctor under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
HB 3406 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage and bid bonding requirements for small municipal construction projects.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3416 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Education--Higher--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3977 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria
Relating to an employer's civil liability under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act for injuries sustained by a victim of sexual assault.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4147 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 4239 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to property owner liability for personal injury claims arising from insurance restoration projects in which a contractor or subcontractor does not maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4389 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Taxation--General
HB 4524 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELEMEDICINE | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 4556 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the determination of whether a person is intoxicated for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4649 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Employees | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4859 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to discontinuing group self-insurance coverage and dissolving the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund and trust fund under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| GUARANTY FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HJR 166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by parents or a person's estate for a homicide.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to benefits for certain members of the Texas military forces and survivors of members of the Texas military forces.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Employees | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
SB 283 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 716 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 799 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to benefits for certain first responders and other employees related to illness and injury.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE
SB 1033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the exclusion of certain medical services performed to determine an appropriate level of workers' compensation benefits from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Taxation--Sales
SB 1352 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CHRISTION FITZGERALD ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1640 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Employees | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1776 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain first responders for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1793 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1878 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the eligibility of a firefighter or emergency medical technician for workers' compensation benefits for infertility.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | INFERTILITY | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees
SB 2121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to property owner liability for personal injury claims arising from insurance restoration projects in which a contractor or subcontractor does not maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2269 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to discontinuing group self-insurance coverage and dissolving the Texas self-insurance group guaranty fund and trust fund under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| GUARANTY FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2471 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of nurses for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 541 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 776 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to benefit review conferences and certain required reports under the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a study on first responders' workers' compensation claims by the workers' compensation research and evaluation group.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to benefit review conferences under the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1753 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, TomSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to certain required reports under the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2047 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 2247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to a demonstration program at the State Office of Risk Management for real-time processing of workers' compensation authorizations of payment for medical services and medical bills.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF
HB 2502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2654 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the determination of whether a person is intoxicated for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the adoption and review of certain workers' compensation guidelines, protocols, and formulary.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3098 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to conducting certain medical examinations using telemedicine under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 3283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to preemployment physical examinations for employment with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3517 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 3622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 3623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the eligibility of certain health care providers for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder arising from events in the course of employment during a public health disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3752 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the offering of health benefit coverage by subsidiaries of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 3769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to required disclosures for certain occupational insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3818 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to eligibility for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to medical benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4424 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of gas utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4469 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance and group accident and health insurance together in a packaged plan.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 433 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of nurses for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 439 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the eligibility of nurses for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
SB 612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of school district employees for workers' compensation benefits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and payment of those benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to preemployment physical examinations for employment with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1450 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1852 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 1864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of certain telecommunicators for workers' compensation and other benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELECOMMUNICATORS
HB 243 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 96 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 12 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Filed
| COVID-19 | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
HB 733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 741 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to rights and benefits under the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 750 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1005 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 1305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 1515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 1522 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against covenants not to compete for independent contractors in connection with oil and gas operations.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Oil & Gas
HB 1665 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, JaredSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to certain workers' compensation reporting requirements.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the workers' compensation classification system and rate filings.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to administrative violations committed by certified self-insurer administrators under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of federal military treatment facilities under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans
HB 2387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage and to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of certain employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
HB 2685 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders and certain other public servants killed in the line of duty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2919 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to a demonstration program at the State Office of Risk Management for real-time processing of workers' compensation authorizations of payment for medical services and medical bills.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF
HB 3492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for mental trauma injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the determination of whether a person is intoxicated for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CHEMICALS, VOLATILE | Crimes--Drugs | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 3676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3996 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CANCER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 4300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a settlement for the payment of certain medical benefits under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICARE
SB 163 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 229 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the notice of rights provided to an injured employee under the Texas workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Health Care Providers | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 431 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to administrative violations committed by certified self-insurer administrators under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 858 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 934 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to judicial review of certain workers' compensation disputes.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of federal military treatment facilities under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 1022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | REGISTERED NURSES
SB 1187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of utilization review and independent review for health benefit plan coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 1336 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the workers' compensation classification system and rate filings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders and certain other public servants killed in the line of duty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to certain workers' compensation reporting requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2551 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to liability, payment, and benefits for certain workers' compensation claims.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CANCER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to sovereign and governmental liability for workers' compensation benefits and related relief.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 451 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 473 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers' compensation insurance claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 919 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain intrastate fire mutual aid system team members and regional incident management team members.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1456 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to judicial review of certain decisions under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1477 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to privileged communications in workers' compensation insurance claims.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1688 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist law enforcement personnel with workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to liability of certain governmental entities in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF
HB 1843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of Houston System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 1983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1989 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the requirements for withdrawal by a certified self-insurer from workers' compensation self-insurance.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the Texas certified self-insurer guaranty trust fund.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2053 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the enforcement of workers' compensation compliance and practice requirements.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | SUBPOENAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2054 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to death benefits paid under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2055 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility of certain spouses.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access by the division of workers' compensation to certain designated doctor contracts under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 2057 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 2058 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to preauthorization and concurrent review of certain health care services under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2060 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility requirements for employment as an ombudsman of the Office of Injured Employee Counsel under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2061 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to service and filing requirements for a party seeking judicial review in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist first responders with workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, RamonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to changing statutory references to hearing officer and hearings officer to administrative law judge under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, RamonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain workers' compensation reporting requirements.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
HB 2287 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to administrative violations committed by certified self-insurer administrators under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 2345 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the performance and appeal of utilization review by and under the direction of physicians.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 2546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to completion of work status reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2672 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the relationship between public employers and fire and police employees.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Political Subdivisions
HB 2830 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the closed formulary for workers' compensation pharmaceutical benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3494 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to a demonstration program for real-time processing of workers' compensation authorizations of payment for medical services and medical bills.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF
HB 3702 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the notice of rights provided to an injured employee under the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4039 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the assessment of administrative penalties under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 474 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 876 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to service and filing requirements for a party seeking judicial review in certain workers' compensation cases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 1035 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1036 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the designation of a liaison to assist first responders with workers' compensation claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the University of Houston System and the component institutions of that system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SB 1190 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to judicial review of certain decisions under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of workers' compensation compliance and practice requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | SUBPOENAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1493 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to changing statutory references to hearing officer and hearings officer to administrative law judge under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1494 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to preauthorization and concurrent review of certain health care services under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1495 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access by the division of workers' compensation to certain designated doctor contracts under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 1496 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain workers' compensation reporting requirements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1497 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility requirements for employment as an ombudsman of the Office of Injured Employee Counsel under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1722 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of a firefighter or a peace officer for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1876 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to disputes regarding the compensability of an injury by certain doctors under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 1895 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to the assessment of administrative penalties under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 2030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the performance and appeal of utilization review by and under the direction of physicians.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 2211 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to a demonstration program for real-time processing of workers' compensation authorizations of payment for medical services and medical bills.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF
HB 233 85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to medical causation narrative reports created under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information following the completion of a review conducted by a utilization review agent or an independent review organization.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 512 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 687 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to confidential communications between an insurance carrier and a covered employer under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 689 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 690 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to injury and occupational disease reporting requirements for employers who do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage; providing an administrative violation.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 760 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 796 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for the Texas State University System and the component institutions of that system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1094 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
HB 1170 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 1381 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1390 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a claim for workers' compensation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1403 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definition of health care liability claim for the purposes of certain laws governing those claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Malpractice--Professionals | Tort Reform
HB 1482 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Records
HB 1524 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the languages in which certain labor and employment notices and forms must be provided.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PUBLIC NOTICE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1607 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers’ compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1668 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2466 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation of a safety reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2587 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding employers who do not participate in and injured employees who are not covered under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2771 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to employment activities of certain emergency response personnel for purposes of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3082 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to increasing the amount of burial benefits required to be paid by an insurance carrier under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3166 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to sovereign and governmental liability for workers' compensation benefits and related relief.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers' compensation insurance claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3205 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to repealing the maintenance tax and creating an overhead assessment for certain insurers participating in the workers' compensation system; imposing an assessment.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3213 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to unfair settlement practices for insurers providing workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3652 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the workers' compensation death benefits paid to the beneficiaries of certain state service members killed in the line of duty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3833 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4024 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Meetings | Open Records | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 4118 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to requiring employers who choose not to purchase workers' compensation insurance coverage from an insurance carrier to provide certain employee benefits; providing an administrative violation; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HJR 69 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud or the imposition of the motor fuels tax.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Officers | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 155 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 262 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requirements for employers who do not obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act; providing an administrative violation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 263 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to injury and occupational disease reporting requirements for employers who do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage; providing an administrative violation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 653 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to increasing the amount of burial benefits required to be paid by an insurance carrier under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 666 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the status of a subcontractor as an employee for the purposes of workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 781 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage and the performance of related risk management services for certain university systems and the component institutions of those systems.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of regents of the Texas Tech University System and to workers' compensation coverage for employees of the system's components.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mines & Mineral Resources | State Employees | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 978 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Records
SB 1106 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation of a safety reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Safety
SB 1175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to judicial review of certain workers' compensation disputes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1567 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability to open-enrollment charter schools of certain laws regarding local governments and political subdivisions.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 1572 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 1946 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Meetings | Open Records | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 287 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information following the completion of a review conducted by an independent review organization.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 475 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 581 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity in certain employment lawsuits by nurses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1155 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to suspension of payment of certain income benefits under the workers' compensation system for failure to submit to a designated doctor examination.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1424 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1430 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to confidential communications between an insurance carrier and a covered employer under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1697 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1762 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation and other remedies available to an injured temporary employee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1833 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the residual market for workers' compensation insurance in this state and to the operation, governance, and organization of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 2249 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the provision of lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2629 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the determination of the impairment rating of an employee with a lumbar injury under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2630 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to waiver of an insurer's right to contest compensability of certain workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2645 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certification and operation of independent review organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2660 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the content of certain expert witness reports exchanged between or among parties in workers' compensation contested case hearings.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WITNESSES
HB 2700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain medical facilities and physicians give patients a good faith estimate of the expected payment for facility-based health care services before the services are provided; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2726 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to disputing the certification of maximum medical improvement and evaluation of impairment rating.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2787 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the amount and payment of attorney's fees in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 3022 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the dispute by an insurer of a determination of specific injuries and diagnoses in connection with a compensable injury in certain workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3044 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the provision of ancillary services through limited services networks; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 3152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the payment of and contracts with health care providers by certain entities under contract with a certified workers' compensation network.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3280 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to payments to health care providers when a claim is denied under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3310 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to requirements for employers who do not obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3311 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for employers that do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3867 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the list of approved doctors for the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 381 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to the misuse of the name or symbols of the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance in a deceptive manner.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 547 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 740 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 850 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the residual market for workers' compensation insurance in this state and to the operation, governance, and organization of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SB 907 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reporting requirements for employers that do not obtain or otherwise provide workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 926 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to confidential and privileged communications between an insurance carrier and an employer under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1020 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requirements for employers who do not obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1049 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to unfair settlement practices with respect to workers' compensation insurance claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1051 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the determination of the impairment rating of an employee with a lumbar injury under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1077 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the provision of lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1149 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to judicial review in district court of certain workers' compensation disputes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1205 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
SB 1322 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to the provision of durable medical equipment and home health care services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 1492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the dispute by an insurer of a determination of specific injuries and diagnoses in connection with a compensable injury in certain workers' compensation claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the amount and payment of attorney's fees in certain workers' compensation cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 528 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing an administrative violation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 625 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to notice of staff leasing services company workers' compensation claim and payment information; providing an administrative violation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 914 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 1069 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the provision of and payment for certain health care services provided through workers' compensation health care networks to fire protection personnel.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1739 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1774 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to judicial review in district court of certain workers' compensation disputes.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--District | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1871 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the amount and payment of attorney's fees in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 1872 82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to requirements regarding information to be provided to employees covered by workers' compensation health care networks.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1961 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to provision of workers' compensation medical benefits to a peace officer or firefighter injured in the line of duty; providing an administrative violation.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1987 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | STAFF LEASING SERVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2088 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to suspension of payment of certain income benefits under the workers' compensation system for failure to submit to a designated doctor examination.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2089 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the resolution of overpayment or underpayment of income benefits under the workers' compensation program.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2093 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/12
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2192 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the qualifications and operations of workers' compensation data collection agents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2605 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2634 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to extending workers' compensation benefits for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees
HB 2691 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the submission date of the office of injured employee counsel's legislative report.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2692 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the authority of the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program to obtain grant funding.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Financial--General | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2740 82-0 (2011)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers' compensation system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2745 82-0 (2011)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to workers' compensation supplemental income benefits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2827 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to coverage for certain pharmaceutical services by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 3362 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain proceedings.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 3427 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 3428 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the eligibility of certain physicians to provide and receive remuneration for workers' compensation health care services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 3429 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical services in the workers' compensation system and the eligibility of doctors, dentists, and chiropractors to perform preauthorization utilization review.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 3430 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to certain requirements in connection with review determinations by an independent review organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3495 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Insurance--Life & Annuities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3687 82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the closed formulary for workers' compensation pharmaceutical benefits.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HR 2648 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2605.
Reported enrolled
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 93 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
SB 318 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers' compensation system; providing an administrative violation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 511 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 651 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 658 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 800 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the qualifications and operations of workers' compensation data collection agents.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 807 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program to obtain grant funding.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 809 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to adjudication of certain workers' compensation disputes, including judicial review in district court.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--District | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 938 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to provision of workers' compensation medical benefits to a peace officer or firefighter injured in the line of duty; providing an administrative violation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1194 82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the amount of temporary income benefits to which an injured employee is entitled under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1317 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to coverage for certain pharmaceutical services by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1337 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain consolidated insurance programs; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1714 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to certain actions against an employer by an employee who is not covered by workers' compensation insurance.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1754 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the closed formulary for workers' compensation pharmaceutical benefits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1764 82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to workers'compensation supplemental income benefits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1784 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain workplaces; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SR 1248 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2605.
Reported enrolled
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 83 82-1 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a claim for workers' compensation.
Filed
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 32 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain employees who sustain an injury in the course and scope of employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 33 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to certain requirements for employers not covered by workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 34 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts between an employer who does not have workers' compensation coverage and an employee of the employer.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 35 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for employers not covered by workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 162 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 520 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage under certain agreements and to liability of third parties for an injury to an employee.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 673 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain services provided by the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program of this state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 698 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 699 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain judicial review proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 781 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Electra Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BONDS | ELECTRA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LOANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 818 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1058 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the receipt of death benefits in the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1166 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to certain requirements for doctors providing professional services under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 1657 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage regarding certain contractors.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1820 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to provision of workers' compensation medical benefits to a police officer or firefighter injured in the line of duty; providing an administrative violation.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 2198 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the notice required of certain political subdivisions concerning certain workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 2428 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to immunity from liability for doctors performing certain medical services at the request of the Division of Workers' Compensation.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 2429 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to return-to-work coordination services and the return-to-work reimbursement program for employers participating in the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2544 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the amount and payment of attorney's fees in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2547 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the use of a description of employment in determining the safety and appropriateness of a return to employment by an injured employee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2815 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to requirements regarding information to be provided to employees covered by workers' compensation health care networks.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 3262 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providers of vocational rehabilitation services under the workers' compensation program.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 3625 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to deadlines regarding certain preauthorization requests affecting workers' compensation health care networks.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Health--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3724 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the amount of attorney's fees awarded to a claimant's counsel in certain workers compensation proceedings.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3821 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to waiver of an insurer's right to contest compensability of certain workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3822 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to review of the medical necessity of certain health care provided in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3823 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to certifications of maximum medical improvement and assignments of impairment ratings under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3960 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain travel by emergency service organization employees and volunteer members.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4290 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to retrospective utilization review and utilization review to determine the experimental or investigational nature of a health care service.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4371 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to failure to submit to an examination by a designated doctor under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4372 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the resolution of overpayment or underpayment of income benefits under the workers' compensation program.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4398 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to workers' compensation supplemental income benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4545 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the time for filing a petition for judicial review in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4624 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to certain requirements for doctors providing professional services under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 378 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 394 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
SB 442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the receipt of death benefits in the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 555 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 573 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1696 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to workers' compensation compensability disputes, examinations to define the compensable injury and notifications to health care providers regarding compensability disputes.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1814 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to return-to-work coordination services and a return-to-work reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1815 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to immunity from liability for doctors performing certain services at the request of the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 1924 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the notice required of certain political subdivisions concerning certain workers' compensation benefits.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 1925 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain services provided by the office of injured employee counsel under the workers' compensation program of this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1985 81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to workers' compensation health care reimbursement policies and fee guidelines for certain health care services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1987 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Electra Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | ELECTRA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LOANS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2063 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage regarding certain contractors.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2200 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to retrospective utilization review and utilization review to determine the experimental or investigational nature of a health care service.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 34 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the prohibition of certain payments or other inducements regarding a workers' compensation claim; providing an administrative violation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 471 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the cost of obtaining copies of an injured employee's medical records for use by an ombudsman under the office of injured employee counsel's ombudsman program.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL RECORDS
HB 472 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of third-party administrators, including administrators with delegated duties in the workers' compensation system of this state; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 473 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to benefits provided under the workers' compensation system, including fee guidelines for medical benefits and payment of benefits under interlocutory orders.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 580 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 672 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company and the application of certain statutes to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HB 724 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to workers' compensation claims for certain medical benefits, death benefits, and burial benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 886 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an optional preauthorization plan for the workers' compensation return-to-work pilot program for small employers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 888 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the cost of obtaining copies of an injured employee's medical records for use by an ombudsman under the office of injured employee counsel's ombudsman program; providing an administrative violation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Health Care Providers | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL RECORDS
HB 1003 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to professional licensing requirements for independent review of certain medical decisions regarding workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1004 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the right of an injured employee to time off from work for treatment of a compensable injury; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1005 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the timely submission of a claim for payment by a workers' compensation health care provider.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1006 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to doctor licensing requirements for peer review, utilization, and retrospective review of medical decisions regarding workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 1247 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to workers' compensation subclaims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1285 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to accreditation requirements for certain workers' compensation health care networks.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1301 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain judicial review proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1306 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to workers' compensation subclaims.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1464 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to peer reviews of health care services performed under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 1465 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the payment of benefits under an interlocutory order under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1593 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to creation and operation of a pilot program for certain voluntary alternative agreements regarding compensable injuries.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1664 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1730 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts between an employer who does not have workers' compensation coverage and an employee of the employer.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1731 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to reporting requirements for employers not covered by workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1772 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to a report to the legislature by the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance of certain information regarding employers and certain insurance companies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 1848 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the frequency of certain examinations conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1911 80-0 (2007)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to workers' compensation fee guidelines.
House: Business & Industry
Recommitted to committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1914 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain information reporting requirements regarding workers' compensation claims.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1940 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the resolution of certain medical disputes regarding workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1970 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to workers' compensation fee guidelines and payment adjustment factors used in conjunction with those guidelines for certain health care services.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2004 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring that a doctor who reviews a workers' compensation case be certified in a professional specialty appropriate to the care received by the injured employee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 2166 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to creation and operation of a pilot program for certain voluntary alternative agreements regarding compensable injuries.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2185 80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to liability for the refund of certain unemployment compensation benefits to the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2262 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2298 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain employees who sustain an injury in the course and scope of employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2423 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to certain requirements for employers not covered by workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2430 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for employers who elect to implement substance abuse testing of employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2509 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to fraudulent workers' compensation insurance acts; providing an election of prosecution provision.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2515 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset Bills
HB 2519 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to transition-to-work benefits under the workers' compensation system for certain employees who have incurred a compensable injury.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2579 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the provision of health care services to an employee who sustains a compensable injury.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2667 80-0 (2007)
Author: Latham, ThomasSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain insurance-related matters involving rural volunteer firefighters, volunteer police force members, or emergency services districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3253 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to judicial review regarding issues other than compensability or income or death benefits under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| County Government--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3468 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to standing for receipt of certain damages based on a death caused by a compensable injury.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Family--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3724 80-0 (2007)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the reimbursement of an insurance carrier for the overpayment of certain workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3823 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation death benefits based on a compensable injury.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HCR 282 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 472.
Signed by the Governor
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Corrective
SB 192 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company and the application of certain statutes to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SB 287 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the appointment of an attorney for a workers' compensation claimant in certain judicial review proceedings initiated by a workers' compensation insurance carrier.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 346 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to indemnification provisions in construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Civil Practices
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 458 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to workers' compensation medical benefits for certain prosthetic or orthotic devices.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 471 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain information reporting requirements regarding workers' compensation claims.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 491 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 518 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to death benefits for the survivors of certain members of the Texas National Guard.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
SB 908 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset Bills
SB 929 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to workers' compensation subclaims.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1169 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the reimbursement of an insurance carrier for the overpayment of certain workers' compensation benefits and to an interlocutory order for benefit payments.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1253 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the frequency and expenses of certain examinations conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1387 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the designated doctor's examination under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1627 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the prosecution of workers' compensation insurance fraud.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| FRAUD | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1767 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to physician licensing requirements for utilization review of medical decisions regarding workers' compensation claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 1768 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the cost of obtaining copies of an injured employee's medical records for use by an ombudsman under the office of injured employee counsel's ombudsman program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL RECORDS
SB 1910 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to workers' compensation fee guidelines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SJR 26 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the attorney general to prosecute offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses, and offenses involving insurance fraud.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Ethics | FRAUD | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 7 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the continuation and operation of the workers' compensation system of this state and to the abolition of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, the establishment of the office of injured employee counsel, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to the division of workers' compensation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of injured employee counsel, and to the provision of workers' compensation benefits to injured employees and the regulation of workers' compensation insurers; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION HEALTH CARE NETWORK ACT | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 153 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to certain requirements for construction contracts with governmental entities.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 251 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 558 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1353 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to creation and operation of a guaranty fund for certain groups certified to self insure for workers' compensation insurance coverage and to service companies that administer the guaranty fund.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | SELF-INSURANCE GROUP BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1460 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to release of autopsy reports in relation to a workers' compensation or insurance claim.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AUTOPSIES | County Government--General | Health--General | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1626 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to third-party civil liability for certain persons entering into building or construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1638 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to creation and operation of a pilot program under which benefits for a compensable injury sustained by an employee are provided through a qualified accident and health insurance policy and endorsements to that policy.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2981 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the misuse of the name of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3085 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to disclosure of information in investigation files of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Records | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3086 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to Relating to deceptive use of the logo or name of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3121 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the continuation and operation of the workers' compensation system of this state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3194 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to third-party civil liability for certain persons entering into building or construction contracts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3257 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination against an employee regarding a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 5 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and operation of the workers' compensation system of this state and to the abolition of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, the establishment of the office of injured employee counsel, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of injured employee counsel; providing administrative violations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Rules suspended
| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset Bills | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION HEALTH CARE NETWORK ACT | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 266 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 400 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the continuation and operation of the workers' compensation system of this state and to the abolition of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, the establishment of the office of employee assistance, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the office of employee assistance; providing administrative violations.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 713 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the prohibition of certain waivers by an employee of an employer who does not subscribe to workers' compensation insurance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 714 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to prohibiting discrimination against certain employees who sustain an injury in the course and scope of their employment.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 742 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to disqualification for eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain professional athletes.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1584 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of certain rehabilitation services for injured employees in the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1689 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to third-party civil liability for certain persons entering into building or construction contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1815 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to reimbursement under the workers' compensation system for certain surgical assistants.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS | SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANTS
HB 145 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to workers' compensation dispute resolution.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 322 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the use of sick and annual leave benefits by a state employee who sustains a compensable injury.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 328 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to certain information that may be obtained by a prospective employer from an applicant for employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 566 78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the pursuit of a private claim against a workers' compensation claimant by a health care provider.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 570 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain employers who do not provide workers' compensation insurance coverage.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 704 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to attorney's fees in the subrogation of a state employee's workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees
HB 833 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain pharmaceutical services for an injured employee receiving workers' compensation medical benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 851 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements for construction contracts with governmental entities.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 873 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the rural volunteer fire department insurance program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RURAL
HB 1045 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the adoption of an alternative base period for computation of unemployment compensation benefits.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1230 78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to risk management services for employees of community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF
HB 1356 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of certain information regarding a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1375 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the workers' compensation insurance coverage requirements for certain construction contracts with governmental entities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1496 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to reduction in benefit fraud and claim overpayments in unemployment compensation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| AUDITOR, STATE | Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1878 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment of paternity and the establishment and enforcement of child support and medical support for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PATERNITY
HB 1896 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the delivery and payment of health care in the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2057 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for employees with multiple employment.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2095 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage through a certified self-insurance group; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2098 78-0 (2003)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to political subdivision workers compensation purposes.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 2116 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the operation of Texas Task Force 1.
House: Higher Education Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees | TEXAS TASK FORCE 1
HB 2177 78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to notice provided to a certain self-insured entities for workers' compensation purposes.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably as substituted
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 2198 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the certification of maximum medical improvement and the impairment rating assigned to an employee in a claim for workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2199 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the right of an insurance carrier to contest the compensability of an injury in a workers' compensation case; providing an administrative violation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2307 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to certain determinations of impairment for purposes of workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| INSURANCE--DISABILITY | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2406 78-0 (2003)
Author: Stick, Jack
Relating to computation of certain legal fees in workers' compensation benefit matters.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 2427 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to workers' compensation self-insurance for certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2774 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the credits and debits of the subsequent injury fund.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2788 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to certain third-party claims against an employer by an injured employee.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2808 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2982 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain persons engaged in building or construction.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3000 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to reimbursement under the workers' compensation system for certain surgical assistants.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS | SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS
HB 3168 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the determination of workers' compensation benefits and the resolution of disputes regarding those benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3220 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to disputes as to impairment ratings under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 3266 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the group purchase of workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3285 78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the establishment of fee guidelines by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3345 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the terms of office of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3533 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the operation and regulation of the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3589 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a regional health care delivery network pilot project in the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3590 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to medical management issues and average weekly wage benchmarks in the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | RIGHT OF PRIVACY
SB 101 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a prohibition on certain employment or representation by members or employees of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Employees | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 477 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to disqualification for eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain professional athletes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 478 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Campbell, Scott
Relating to disqualification for eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain persons who perform services that benefit a political subdivision.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 603 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to overcharging by health care providers under the workers' compensation system; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 675 78-0 (2003)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to status as an employer under a workers' compensation insurance policy or certificate of authority to self-insure.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 819 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the right of an insurance carrier to contest the compensability of an injury in a workers' compensation case; providing an administrative violation.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 820 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the certification of maximum medical improvement and assignment of an impairment rating for an employee receiving workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1134 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the delivery and payment of health care in the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
SB 1282 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to notice provided to certain entities that self-insure for workers' compensation purposes.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1311 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical benefits, the payment of claims for pharmaceutical services, and the resolution of certain disputes under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
SB 1397 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the operation of Texas Task Force 1.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
No action taken in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees | TEXAS TASK FORCE 1
SB 1529 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the disposition and administration of the workers' compensation subsequent injury fund.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1572 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to workers' compensation treatment guidelines and protocols.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1573 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the applicability of certain policies and guidelines adopted by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to medical dispute resolution under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Posting rule suspended
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1574 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the administration and regulation of the state's workers' compensation insurance system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1575 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to immunity from civil liability arising from activities of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission medical quality review panel.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1576 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the regional workers' compensation health care delivery networks pilot project; providing an administrative violation.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1767 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the payment, reimbursement, and dispute resolution of workers' compensation medical claims; providing administrative violations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1804 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to certain health care treatment plans and pharmaceutical services and to medical necessity reviews.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1808 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment of paternity and the establishment and enforcement of child support and medical support for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PATERNITY
HB 53 78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making appropriations.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BICYCLES | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Ethics | Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | LEGISLATIVE POLICY COUNCIL | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PERMITS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--County & District | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | State Employees | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Officers | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | Tourism | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 118 78-1 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the abolition of the Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation and the transfer of certain statutory functions of that entity to the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 119 78-1 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to workers' compensation research conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance; making an appropriation.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 22 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the performance of workers' compensation research by the Texas Department of Insurance; making an appropriation.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 24 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making an appropriation.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUEL CELLS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PERMITS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | State Officers | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 28 78-3 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to state and local government fiscal management, including various matters related to increasing administrative efficiency in state government; making related appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Judges | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Highways | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--School District | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 63 78-3 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the performance of workers' compensation research by the Texas Department of Insurance; making an appropriation.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 5 78-3 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the transfer or performance of the functions of certain state agencies to promote efficiency, equitable use of revenue, or uniformity in regard to those functions.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | Taxation--School District | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 49 77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the release of certain workers' compensation records to certain persons.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 159 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the computation of certain workers' compensation income benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 463 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to mandatory workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain employees; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 694 77-0 (2001)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of certain sheltered workshop employees who are blind.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 980 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to workers' compensation lifetime income benefits for certain compensable injuries.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1049 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to eligibility to act as a designated doctor under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1192 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to a gateway doctor pilot program for the provision of medical benefits to certain state employees who sustain compensable injuries.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | State Employees
HB 1202 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the medical review of health care provided under the workers' compensation insurance system.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1203 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the purchase of certain insurance coverage by state agencies and to workers' compensation insurance benefits provided by certain state agencies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--General | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1204 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the provision of risk management services and the administration of a workers' compensation insurance program by the State Office of Risk Management for certain state agencies, including certain institutions of higher education.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1205 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to changing the name of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to the Texas Department of Workers' Compensation and to the powers and duties of the governing authority of that department.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1324 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to attorney's fees paid in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 1382 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to certain insurance carrier information required in workers' compensation proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1399 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees placed through a staff leasing services company.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | STAFF LEASING SERVICES
HB 1526 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the selection of a doctor for workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 1577 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to medical dispute resolution in certain workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1578 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to medical evidence introduced by a workers' compensation claimant in a contested case hearing.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1579 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the medical determination of, and disputes regarding, workers' compensation impairment income benefits; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 1774 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the use of sick or annual leave before receiving workers' compensation benefits by an employee of the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1895 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the prohibition of certain waivers by employers and employees under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1980 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the workers' compensation insurance coverage requirements for certain construction contracts with governmental entities.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2126 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the computation of the average weekly wage of a school district employee.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2445 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to lifetime workers' compensation benefits for certain employees who suffer catastrophic burns.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2449 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the certification of maximum medical improvement and the assignment of impairment ratings in workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2527 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to certificates of insurance used to evidence the existence of certain insurance coverage.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2537 77-0 (2001)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages by the surviving spouse or heirs of the body of a deceased employee.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2566 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to certain requirements for the appeal of a hearing officer's decision in a workers' compensation proceeding.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2600 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation benefits and to the operation of the workers' compensation insurance system; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2612 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the payment and funding of workers' compensation benefits for certain claimants who work part-time or have multiple employment.
House: Business & Industry
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2613 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the payment and funding of workers' compensation benefits for certain claimants who work part-time or have multiple employment.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2641 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to administrative penalties assessed for certain unmeritorious challenges to workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2642 77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to prohibiting an employer who does not provide workers' compensation insurance coverage from engaging in certain discrimination against an employee who sustains an employment-related injury.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2644 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to payment procedures for charges assessed for certain workers' compensation medical benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2836 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to indemnification in construction contracts.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2976 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the funding of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Employees
HB 3102 77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to reimbursement of insurers in workers' compensation third-party actions.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3120 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to status as an employer under a workers' compensation insurance policy or certificate of authority to self-insure.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3128 77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the adoption of a drug-free workplace program by employers and to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for employers who elect to participate in the program.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3151 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the right of an insurance carrier to contest the compensability of an injury in a workers' compensation case.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3212 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to workers' compensation dispute resolution.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3213 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to use of the term "workers' compensation commission" and symbols identified with that commission by an entity other than the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3214 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to agreements between certain contractors with regard to workers' compensation insurance coverage; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3458 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the operation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund as a domestic mutual insurance company and to the continuation of that entity as the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3459 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to status as an employer under a workers' compensation insurance policy or certificate of authority to self-insure.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3667 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to insurance for, and a fireworks sales tax for the support of, certain volunteer fire departments.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RURAL | Safety--Fireworks | Taxation--Sales
HR 1386 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1203.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--General | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 66 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation and operation of a telemedicine pilot program to provide certain workers' compensation medical benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--Rural | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RURAL | TELEMEDICINE | TELEMEDICINE MEDICAL SERVICES PILOT PROGRAM
SB 453 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the use of sick or annual leave before receiving workers' compensation benefits by an employee of the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 624 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the prohibition of certain waivers by employers and employees under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 851 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to changing the name of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission to the Texas Department of Workers' Compensation and to the powers and duties of the governing authority of that department.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 902 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to administrative adjudication by the State Office of Administrative Hearings of disputes regarding workers' compensation claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 942 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to insurance carrier reimbursement regarding benefit overpayments on certain workers' compensation claims.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 943 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to monitoring of the conduct of insurers that engage in the business of workers' compensation insurance in this state; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1151 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the duties of employers and insurance carriers in a workers' compensation proceeding.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1153 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the regulation of certain insurance adjusters by the Texas Commission on Private Security.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMMISSION ON PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
SB 1395 77-0 (2001)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the right of an insurance carrier to contest the compensability of an injury in a workers' compensation case.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1476 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to medical and income benefits, return to work coordination, and regulation of doctors and insurance carriers under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1489 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to indemnification in construction contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1514 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of health care delivery networks to provide workers' compensation medical benefits to employees of the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | MANAGED CARE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1633 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the approval of attorneys' fees for defending an insurance company in a workers' compensation claim.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1634 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the approval of attorneys' fees for defending an insurance company in a workers' compensation claim.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 170 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to prohibiting an employer who does not provide workers' compensation insurance coverage from engaging in certain discrimination against an employee who sustains an employment-related injury.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 328 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination against an employee who sustains an employment-related injury.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 452 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain entities licensed by the Texas State Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies to carry workers' compensation insurance coverage.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 459 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the release of certain workers' compensation records to certain persons.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Records
HB 519 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the creation and operation of a telemedicine pilot program to provide certain workers' compensation medical benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | TELEMEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
HB 542 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HB 634 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits to certain claimants with multiple employment.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 645 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the liability of the defendant in certain civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 729 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain requirements for an insurance carrier that pays workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 739 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to workers' compensation lifetime income benefits for certain compensable injuries.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 945 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in an action alleging discrimination against an employee who sustains a compensable injury.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 946 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to a prohibition of the waiver of certain employment benefits by the acceptance of the payment of wages; providing a penalty.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
| Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1669 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of fraud in the workers' compensation program for state employees; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| FRAUD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1826 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to supplemental income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2451 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to a bar on certain defenses in an action by an injured employee against an employer who does not have workers' compensation insurance coverage.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2505 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to medical benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2506 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program regarding ancillary medical benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2507 76-0 (1999)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to status as an employer under a workers' compensation insurance policy or certificate of authority to self-insure.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2508 76-0 (1999)
Author: George, Kenn | et. al.
Relating to the determination and payment of certain workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2509 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the administration of the workers' compensation system for state employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE | State Employees
HB 2510 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the administration and operation of the workers' compensation program of this state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF
HB 2511 76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the reporting and transmission of certain information in connection with workers' compensation coverage.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2512 76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to interlocutory orders and decisions used in adjudication of disputes regarding workers' compensation benefits and to reimbursement from the subsequent injury fund for overpayments of benefits made under those interlocutory orders or decisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2513 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain workers' compensation benefits and procedures designed to enable an injured worker to return to work.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2514 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain workers' compensation programs conducted to increase worker safety.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Safety | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2545 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to workers' compensation medical benefits, claims regarding those benefits, and requirements imposed on health care providers who provide services relating to those benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2706 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for certain persons who provide certain volunteer services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2718 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to small business assistance provided by the State.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2842 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to continued payment of salary by an employer as replacement for certain workers' compensation income benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3260 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to workers' compensation claims filed by an employee who suffers from hearing loss.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEARING DISORDERS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3286 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the administration of certain child care functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
HB 3493 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain insurance carrier information required in workers' compensation proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3494 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to certain information required to be included in the record of a workers' compensation contested case hearing.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 3497 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain requirements for the appeal of a hearing officer's decision in a workers' compensation proceeding.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3548 76-0 (1999)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to coverage of certain independent contractors
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3550 76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the payment of certain attorney's fees in worker's compensation benefit matters.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3671 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to a workers' compensation benefit review conference.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3697 76-0 (1999)
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the operation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund and the disposition of certain surpluses of that fund.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HR 1170 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farabee, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 3697.
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 854 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the administration of certain child care functions by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Family--Parent & Child | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS
SB 1324 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for persons who provide certain volunteer services.
Senate: Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1404 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage under certain agreements and to liability of third parties for an injury to an employee.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1590 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of fraud in the workers' compensation program for state employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| FRAUD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1776 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the named insured on a workers' compensation policy.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1777 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to ancillary medical benefits under workers' compensation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1778 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to workers' compensation medical benefits, claims regarding those benefits, and requirements imposed on health care providers who provide services relating to those benefits.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1779 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to medical benefits under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SR 1167 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 3697.
Reported enrolled
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 80 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to an employment security program for certain persons who sustain an injury in the course and scope of their employment.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 428 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain classification systems used for workers' compensation insurance purposes by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 768 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to remedies in an action alleging discrimination against an employee based on a claim for workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Human Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 976 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the conversion or transfer of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
HB 1003 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the provision by health maintenance organizations and certain other managed care entities of health care services for a compensable injury; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1004 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to attorneys' fees in workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 2133 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the State Office of Risk Management and to provisions of workers' compensation insurance coverage for state employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2204 75-0 (1997)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the entitlement of certain peace officers to benefits for injuries sustained in the course of employment as a peace officer.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
HB 3024 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage under certain agreements.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3038 75-0 (1997)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to medical review under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3137 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to adding new provisions to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act regarding judicial review, court judgments and settlements, and Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's right to notice and opportunity to intervene prior to issuance of a judgment or settlement.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3138 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the status of certain oil and gas workers or services providers as independent contractors.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Oil & Gas
HB 3139 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to confidentiality of certain workers' compensation information.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
House appoints conferees-reported
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3161 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to medical examinations required for an employee who may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits; providng an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3196 75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to workers' compensation medical benefits, impairment income benefits, and lifetime income benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3197 75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to utilization review of certain health care services provided to a person who sustains a compensable injury.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3201 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain expenses and fees incurred in conjunction with the operation of the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3202 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to rate administration of workers' compensation insurance policies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3216 75-0 (1997)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.
Relating to representation in certain workers' compensation proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 3279 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to charges for access to Texas Workers' Compensation Commission information.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3354 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the operation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HB 3518 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to workers' compensation insurance requirements for public contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3522 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rhodes, Alec | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the administration and enforcement of the workers' compensation law; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3575 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the conversion or transfer of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
HCR 31 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Advancing the mandated shutdown of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
SB 41 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for certain employers who maintain a drug-free workplace.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 445 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the status of certain oil and gas workers or services providers as independent contractors.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Oil & Gas
SB 836 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to medical examinations required for an employee who may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Health--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 837 75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to discrimination against an employee based on a claim for workers' compensation benefits and to remedies in an action alleging that discrimination.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Human Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1115 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to certain administrative penalties under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1116 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the creation, funding, powers, and duties of the Office of Public Workers' Compensation Counsel.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | PUBLIC WORKS' COMPENSATION COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1117 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to certain professional qualifications for ombudsmen under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1118 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to qualifications for service as a designated doctor under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
SB 1740 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the dissolution of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility and the transfer of certain assets and liabilities to the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSN., TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
SB 1883 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the time period for determining maximum medical improvement under the workers' compensation law.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1884 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the time limit for certain employees to dispute a determination of the degree and extent of impairment caused by certain injuries.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1885 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to certain proceedings under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SCR 9 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Advancing the mandated shutdown of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
HB 403 74-0 (1995)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to an employment security program for certain persons who sustain an injury in the course and scope of their employment.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 901 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits for certain county law enforcement officers.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
HB 937 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the establishment and operation of a self-insured guaranty account for the protection of policyholders of the Texas workers' compensation insurance fund.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1009 74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against an employee based on a claim for workers' compensation benefits and to remedies in an action alleging that discrimination.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Human Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1033 74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to health and workers' compensation insurance coverage providing benefits to employees of the state and local governments.
House: Pensions and Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMT. FOR CONSOLIDATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 1089 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset Bills | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1090 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset Bills | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HB 1091 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the consolidation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center and the Legislative Oversight Committee for workers' compensation and to the functions of the new entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset Bills | WORKERS' COMPENSATION RESEARCH CENTER, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR
HB 1144 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, JackSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain volunteer emergency medical technicians.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL | Health--Emergency Services | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 1373 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to lead-based paint activities in target housing; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Housing | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1398 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to an exception to unemployment compensation for on-call governmental employees.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1570 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain off-duty peace officers.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
HB 1589 74-0 (1995)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation benefits for certain state employees and to the creation, powers, and duties of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees
HB 1893 74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the powers and duties of an ombudsman under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Ethics | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2122 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to deductibles for workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2356 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to insurance coverage requirements on certain government contracts.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2385 74-0 (1995)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to information to be provided to the attorney general for defense of claims against certain governmental employees and departments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2395 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of professional athletes employed by a franchise of the International Hockey League for workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2549 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for certain employers who maintain a drug-free workplace.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2670 74-0 (1995)
Author: Crabb, Joe
Relating to the provision of certain workers' compensation coverage to certain local government employees.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | POL. SUBDIVISONS WORKERS' COMPENSATION POOLING STANDARDS ACT | Political Subdivisions
HB 3141 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to inclusion of a psychologist on the medical advisory committee appointed by the Texas Workers Compensation Commission and the treatment of mental trauma injuries by a psychologist under the Texas workers compensation system; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3191 74-0 (1995)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation insurance benefits of certain students employed in programs sponsored by nonprofit organizations.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 241 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for certain employers who maintain a drug-free workplace.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 334 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund to provide general liability and commercial property insurance coverage.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND BOARD, TEXAS
SB 362 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset Bills | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 363 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset Bills | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
SB 364 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the consolidation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Research Center and the Legislative Oversight Committee for workers' compensation and to the functions of the new entity.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Sunset Bills | WORKERS' COMPENSATION RESEARCH CENTER, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR
SB 408 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Relating to health and workers' compensation insurance coverage providing benefits to employees of the state and local governments or retired employees or annuitants.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMT. FOR CONSOLIDATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
SB 413 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Harris, Jack
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage for volunteer emergency service members and personnel.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Health--Emergency Services | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 885 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of professional athletes employed by a franchise of the International Hockey League or the National Hockey League.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 925 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the elimination of the requirement that contractors who contract with a governmental entity maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain employees.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| CONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1056 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to discrimination against an employee based on a claim for workers' compensation benefits and to remedies in an action alleging that discrimination.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Human Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1093 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to information to be provided to the attorney general for defense of claims against certain governmental employees and departments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1185 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the inclusion of a psychologist on the medical advisory committee appointed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1274 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to calculation of the self-insurer maintenance tax.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SB 1467 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to deductibles for workers' compensation insurance.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1476 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the testing of certain employees who are exposed to a reportable disease and eligibility for worker's compensation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Health--AIDS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1528 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of the school-to-work component of the state's workforce development system and to the creation of the Texas Skill Standards Board.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SCHOOL-TO-WORK ACT, TEXAS | SKILL STANDARDS BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 6 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to limiting damage awards in certain workers' compensation claims.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 717 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to qualified claims servicing contractors for workers' compensation insurance offered by certified self-insurers.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1075 73-0 (1993)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for certain employers who maintain a drug-free workplace.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1083 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to eligibility of certain professional athletes for workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1219 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the exclusion of certain persons from eligibility for workers' compensation benefits as employees of this state or a political subdivision of this state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1277 73-0 (1993)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to judicial review of decisions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1449 73-0 (1993)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to medical benefits under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1525 73-0 (1993)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to an employment security program for certain persons who sustain an injury in the course and scope of their employment.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1594 73-0 (1993)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to confidentiality requirements for certain information files maintained by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1649 73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the coordination of leave policies and worker's compensation for school employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2319 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HB 2344 73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the types of damages to be recovered on a claim alleging discrimination by employers in violation of Article 8307c of the Texas Worker's Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2347 73-0 (1993)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the use of certain employee benefits by employees of the Texas Department of Transportation instead of workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Labor--Workers' Compensation | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2757 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the payment of premiums for workers' compensation insurance coverage issued by the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HB 2780 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the right of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility to sue in its own name.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
HB 2781 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility to refuse to insure certain rejected risks.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
HB 2782 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to appeals from decisions of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility to the State Board of Insurance.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
HB 2783 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility to establish a multi-tiered premium system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
HB 2784 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workers' Compenstion Insurance Facility to contract for servicing companies.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
HB 2858 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the issuance of workers' compensation insurance coverage by and the operations of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility and the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
SB 390 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS
SB 936 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the coordination of leave policies and worker's compensation for school employees injured by assault.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1136 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a discount on workers' compensation insurance premiums for certain employers who maintain a drug-free workplace.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Crimes--Drugs | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1139 73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Cain, David | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain professional athletes for workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Reported unfavorably
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1252 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to selection of doctors under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHYSICIANS
HB 95 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to contracts between health care providers and political subdivisions or joint funds for coverage of certain work-related injuries.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Health--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 144 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the use of certain sick leave benefits by an employee of a political subdivision who sustains a work-related injury.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 354 72-0 (1991)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the determination of certain rates and premiums by the State Board of Insurance under the Texas workers' compensation employers' rejected risk fund.
House: Insurance
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 580 72-0 (1991)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to third party actions brought by workers' compensation claimants.
House: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 870 72-0 (1991)
Author: Smith, Ashley | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of professional athletes who are employed by a franchise of the National Football League, National Basketball Association, American League of Professional Baseball Clubs or the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs for the receipt of workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| AMERICAN LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUBS | Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE | NATIONAL LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUBS
HB 964 72-0 (1991)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits based on certain injuries incurred by peace officers.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
HB 1253 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Dickson, Temple
Relating to subrogation recoveries by the director of the State Employees Division of the Attorney General's Office.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1837 72-0 (1991)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the use of certain employee benefits by employees of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation instead of workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees
HB 2225 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the types of damages to be recovered on a claim alleging discrimination by employers in violation of Article 8307c of the Texas Worker's Compensation Act.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2364 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to limiting damage awards in certain workers' compensation proceedings.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2455 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to an exception for political subdivisions from certain employer reimbursement provisions regarding worker's compensation benefits.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 2613 72-0 (1991)
Author: McCollough, Parker
Relating to safety promotion and injury reporting for certain state employees under the workers' compensation laws.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2632 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas workers' compensation insurance fund and the creation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Board; providing an appropriation.
House: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND BOARD, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HB 2879 72-0 (1991)
Author: Pennington, Randy | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to an alternative insurance system to protect certain employees who incur injuries in the course and scope of their employment.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Tagged in committee
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2898 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation insurance rate regulation, the powers and duties of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility, the abolition of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility, and the creation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund; creating offenses and providing penalties; authorizing bonds, providing for a maintenance tax surcharge; and making appropriations.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| BONDS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HCR 244 72-0 (1991)
Author: Shea, Gwyn
Directing the State Board of Insurance to remove pharmacies from class 8017, "Retail Not Otherwise Classified" and provide a separate and discrete classification with a rate more appropriate to the actual loss history of Texas pharmacies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHARMACIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 250 72-0 (1991)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to membership on the medical advisory committee appointed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Health & Human Services
Posting rule suspended
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 296 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas workers' compensation insurance fund and the creation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Board; providing an appropriation.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND BOARD, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
SB 428 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the eligibility of professional athletes who are employed by a franchise of the National Football League, National Basketball Association, American League of Professional Baseball Clubs or the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs for the receipt of workers' compensation benefits.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
| AMERICAN LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUBS | Amusements, Games, Sports | Labor--Workers' Compensation | NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE | NATIONAL LEAGUE OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUBS
SB 432 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Smith, Ashley | et. al.
Relating to the continuation, composition, and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission; providing workers' compensation coverage for certain real estate brokers and salesmen; providing penalties.
House: Government Organization Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | LICENSING AND REGULATION, DEPT. OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE AGENTS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | REAL ESTATE INSPECTION RECOVERY FUND | REAL ESTATE INSPECTOR COMMITTEE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills
SB 447 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits based on certain injuries incurred by peace officers.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
SB 691 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, TempleSponsor: Russell, Sam
Relating to insurance coverage required to be provided by motor carriers for employees so as to enable motor carriers to provide accidental insurance coverage as an alternative to workers' compensation insurance.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| Common Carriers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1063 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to subrogation recoveries by the director of the State Workers Compensation Division of the Attorney General's Office.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1090 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the types of damages to be recovered on a claim alleging discrimination by employers in violation of Article 8307c of the Texas Workers's Compensation Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to special subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1307 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Bomer, Elton
Relating to benefits for certain employees who sustain a work-related injury.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Placed on Major State Calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1489 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the transfer of the administration of certain state safety promotion and injury reporting programs from the office of the attorney general.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1495 72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the repeal Article 5.76-2, Insurance Code concerning the creation and operation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1597 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to workers' compensation insurance rate regulation, the powers and duties of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility, the abolition of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility, and the creation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund; creating offenses and providing penalties; authorizing bonds, providing for a maintenance tax surcharge; and making an appropriation.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| BONDS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
SCR 162 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, EddieSponsor: Shea, Gwyn
Instructing the State Board of Insurance to clarify pharmacies separately from other retail businesses for purposes of workers compensation insurance.
Signed by the Governor
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | PHARMACIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 47 72-1 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of workers' compensation insurance; providing penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
SB 13 72-1 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to workers' compensation insurance rate regulation, the powers and duties of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility, the abolition of the Texas workers' compensation insurance facility, and the creation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund; creating offenses and providing penalties; authorizing bonds, providing for a maintenance tax surcharge; and making an appropriation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HB 62 72-2 (1991)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to insurance, including the regulation of insurance, the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Insurance, motor vehicle financial responsibility, and benefits for state employees; making an appropriation.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/92
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Reform | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSPITAL SERVICE INSURANCE ... ACT | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--Safety Responsibility | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
SB 57 72-2 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation of insurance, the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Insurance, and maintaining motor vehicle financial responsibility.
Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Insurance--Reform | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH & HOSPITAL SERVICE INSURANCE ... ACT | PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--Safety Responsibility | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
HB 11 72-3 (1992)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to out-of-state workers' compensation self-insurance programs for employees of motor vehicle manufacturers.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 25 72-3 (1992)
Author: Earley, Robert
Relating to benefits for certain employees who sustain a work-related injury.
Filed
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Oil & Gas
HB 1 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system; to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; to work safety; authorizing an appropriation; providing criminal and....
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Committee of the Whole
Senate conferees appointed
| Appropriations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD, TEXAS
HB 51 71-0 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to certain employee notification requirements regarding workers' compensation benefits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 637 71-0 (1989)
Author: Willy, John
Relating to the definition of "intoxication" in workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Commerce
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 689 71-0 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the payment of a child support obligation from workers' compensation benefits.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Family--Child Support | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 751 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the creation of a special advisory committee to the Industrial Accident Board concerning occupational therapy and to the membership of that board's health care advisory committee.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
HB 882 71-0 (1989)
Author: Earley, Robert
Allowing for an employee's worker compensation benefit check to be mailed directly to a municipality that provides salary continuation benefits and allowing municipalities that provide salary continuation benefits....
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1070 71-0 (1989)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to certain exemplary damages recoverable under the workers' compensation laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1148 71-0 (1989)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the premium rate of certain insurance coverage.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1322 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the determination of the existence of an occupational disease after a documented exposure of a fire fighter to certain disease-causing agents.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fire Fighters & Police | Health | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1335 71-0 (1989)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to a defendant's right of contribution in certain civil actions.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1358 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to certain exemplary damages recoverable under the workers' compensation laws.
House: State Affairs
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1449 71-0 (1989)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to certain procedures and practices applicable to the establishment of workers' compensation insurance rates and to the information to be given a policyholder.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1524 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to workers' compensation insurance for employees of housing authorities.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Housing | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1545 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.
Relating to determining, regulating, and controlling workers' compensation insurance costs, the availability of workers' compensation insurance coverage, and the workers' compensation insurance system.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COST CONTROL ACT OF 1989, TEXAS
HB 1722 71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to workers compensation insurance premium incentives to encourage certain small employers to maintain a safe workplace.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1725 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation and administration of the workers' catastrophic loss fund; providing civil penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1812 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to permitting certain transportation entities to contract with political subdivisions' joint funds for workers' compensation coverage.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions | Transportation
HB 2206 71-0 (1989)
Author: Beauchamp, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act to certain employers and employees.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2751 71-0 (1989)
Author: Shea, Gwyn | et. al.
Relating to reform of the state workers compensation assigned risk system; creating the Texas workers compensation accident prevention fund and creating a reinsurance facility as part of such fund; establishing....
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION ASSIGNED RISK REFORM ACT OF 1989, TEXA
HB 3001 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to certain safety inspections performed by insurance carriers who write workers' compensation insurance; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3002 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Advisory Committee on Workplace Safety and to certain reports to be filed with that committee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKPLACE SAFETY, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
HB 3004 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to policies and rates for workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 84 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to requirements regarding state, executive, legislative and judicial employees injured on the job.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Public Employees--State Employees
SB 185 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the definition of "intoxication" in workers' compensation cases.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 202 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the creation of a special advisory committee to the Industrial Accident Board concerning occupational therapy and to the membership of that board's health care advisory committee.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
SB 243 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the payment of a child support obligation from workers' compensation benefits.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
| Family--Child Support | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 700 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted | et. al.
Relating to determining, regulating and controlling worker's compensation insurance costs, the availability of worker's compensation insurance coverage, and the worker's compensation insurance system.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COST CONTROL ACT OF 1989, TEXAS
SB 729 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Allowing for an employee's worker compensation benefit check to be mailed directly to a municipality that provides salary continuation benefits and allowing municipalities that provide salary continuation benefits to...
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| City Government | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1074 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to certain entities forming groups for the purpose of purchasing workers' compensation insurance.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1164 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to mandatory workers' compensation coverage and establishment of the uninsured employers' fund; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1165 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to policies and rates for workers' compensation insurance.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1166 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Pool.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1167 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the creation and administration of the workers' catastrophic loss fund; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1168 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the creation and administration of a workers' compensation insurance pool for catastrophic losses incurred by employees of certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 1306 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to reform of the state workers compensation assigned risk system; creating the Texas workers compensation accident prevention fund and creating a reinsurance facility as part of such fund; establishing ...
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS' COMPENSATION ASSIGNED RISK REFORM ACT OF 1989, TEXA
SB 1408 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to workers' compensation premium incentives to encourage small employers to maintain a safe workplace.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1538 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the creation of the offense of fraudulently obtaining or denying workers' compensation benefits.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1539 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the application of the open meetings and open records laws to the Texas Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Pool.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Meetings & Open Records
SB 1550 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ratliff, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act to certain employers and employees.
Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1592 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to definitions of "political subdivision" and "employee" and to the adoption of general workers' compensation laws by political subdivisions.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Political Subdivisions
SB 1650 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the creation of offenses of fraudulently obtaining or denying workers' compensation benefits.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Left as pending business in s/c
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1 71-1 (1989)
Author: Smith, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system and to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; relating to worker safety; authorizing an appropriation; providing....
House: Business & Commerce
Laid on the table subject to call
| Appropriations | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS" COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 16 71-1 (1989)
Author: Earley, Robert
Requiring that a copy of an employee's worker compensation benefit check be mailed directly to a municipality that provides salary continuation benefits and allowing municipalities that provide....
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
| Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 30 71-1 (1989)
Author: Earley, Robert
Amending Art. 8307c, Sec. 2 to define reasonable damages as regards municipalities to exclude punitive and/or exemplary damages.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 56 71-1 (1989)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the payment of a child support obligation from workers' compensation benefits.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
| Family--Child Support | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Open Meetings & Open Records
HB 97 71-1 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the use of certain payroll as a basis for computing workers' compensation premiums.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
| Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HR 183 71-1 (1989)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Commending the house conferees on the workers' compensation conference committee.
Reported enrolled
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 1 71-1 (1989)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Richard
Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system; to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; to work safety; making appropriations; providing criminal and....
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
| Appropriations | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS" COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 13 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits to an employee of a political subdivision.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 14 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits to employees of political subdivisions.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 19 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the application of the workers' compensation laws to certain political subdivisions, including community centers for mental health and mental retardation services.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Political Subdivisions
SR 203 71-1 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Creating a special interim committee to investigate rate-making and oversight policies for workers' compensation insurance policies.
Read & adopted
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4 71-2 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, and to work safety; creating the Employers' Mutual....
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
| Appropriations | EMPLOYERS' MUTUAL STATE FUND | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS" COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, TEXAS
HB 40 71-2 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits to employees of political subdivisions.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 41 71-2 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits to an employee of a political subdivision.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 44 71-2 (1989)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the use of certain sick leave benefits by an employee of a political subdivision who sustains a work-related injury.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions | SICK LEAVE
HB 45 71-2 (1989)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to contracts between health care providers and political subdivisions or joint funds for coverage of certain work-related injuries.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 53 71-2 (1989)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the confidentiality of information in certain workers' compensation claim files.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 54 71-2 (1989)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain persons hired by a political subdivision.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 55 71-2 (1989)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the establishment of a defense by a political subdivision against a claim for workers' compensation benefits by an employee of the subdivision.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 104 71-2 (1989)
Author: Earley, Robert
Relating to the assessment of a premium tax on insurance premiums paid by certain self-insurers for workers' compensation purposes; providing a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HCR 46 71-2 (1989)
Author: Smith, RichardSponsor: Montford, John
Authorizing the conference committee on S.B. 1 to consider matters outside the house and senate versions.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Rules
SB 1 71-2 (1989)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Richard
Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system and to the regulation of workers' compensation insurance coverage; to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; ......
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Appropriations | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS" COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION RESEARCH CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2 71-2 (1989)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Relating to the reform of the regulation of workers' compensation insurance coverage; to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Facility; providing for self-insurance....
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Pending in committee
| Appropriations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FACILITY, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE REFORM ACT, TEXAS
SB 9 71-2 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Worker's Compensation Commission, and to work safety; creating the Employers' Mutual....
Senate: Economic Development
Left as pending business in comm.
| Appropriations | EMPLOYERS' MUTUAL STATE FUND | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS" COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, TEXAS
SB 18 71-2 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the reform of the workers' compensation system; to creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission; to work safety; authorizing an appropriation; providing......
Senate: Economic Development
Left as pending business in comm.
| Appropriations | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS" COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, TEXAS
SB 22 71-2 (1989)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas workers' compensation insurance fund and the creation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Fund Board; providing appropriations.
Senate: Economic Development
Left as pending business in comm.
| Appropriations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND BOARD, TEXAS | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, TEXAS
SB 25 71-2 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the use of certain sick leave benefits by an employee of a political subdivision who sustains a work-related injury.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions | SICK LEAVE
SB 26 71-2 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to contracts between health care providers and political subdivisions or joint funds for coverage of certain work-related injuries.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 27 71-2 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the confidentiality of information in certain worker's compensation claim files.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 28 71-2 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the eligibility for workers' compensation benefits of certain persons hired by a political subdivision.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 29 71-2 (1989)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the establishment of a defense by a political subdivision against a claim for workers' compensation benefits by an employee of the subdivision.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SCR 4 71-2 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Creating a joint interim committee to conduct an investigation for workers' compensation insurance policies.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SCR 26 71-2 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Smith, Richard
Allowing the conference committee on SB 1 to go outside the bounds of the house and senate versions.
House passage as amended reported
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Rules
SCR 28 71-2 (1989)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Richard
Authorizing the conferees on S.B. 1 to consider material outside the house and senate versions.
Filed w/o the Governor's signature
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Rules
HB 54 71-3 (1990)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to contracts between health care providers and political subdivisions or joint funds for coverage of certain work-related injuries.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 55 71-3 (1990)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the use of certain sick leave benefits by an employee of a political subdivision who sustains a work-related injury.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 56 71-3 (1990)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the confidentiality of information in certain workers' compensation claim files.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 45 71-3 (1990)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas workers' compensation insurance fund and the creation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Board; providing appropriations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Appropriations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND BOARD, TEXAS
SB 59 71-4 (1990)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas workers' compensation insurance fund and the creation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund Board; providing appropriations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Appropriations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Newly Proposed | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND BOARD, TEXAS
HB 21 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to a presumption of discrimination against certain employees who file a claim for worker's compensation benefits.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 44 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to certain injured employees.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 46 70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to a rebuttable presumption of occupational disease after a documented exposure to certain carcinogenic agents by a fire fighter.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| CANCER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 229 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to certain requirements for workers' compensation benefit payments.
House: Business & Commerce
Coauthor authorized
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 537 70-0 (1987)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the transfer of certain appropriations to the attorney general for payment of workers' compensation claims of state employees.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 667 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glossbrenner, ErnestineSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Insurance to verify that insurers writing workers' compensation insurance are providing accident prevention services to their policyholders.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 668 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Insurance to provide a credit on the premium for certain worker's compensation insurance policies.
House: Business & Commerce
S/C laid on table subject to call
| INSURANCE, STATE BOARD OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 857 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Richard
Relating to an offset against workers' compensation benefits for certain law enforcement officers employed by political subdivisions.
House: Business & Commerce
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
HB 900 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for certain stress-related illnesses.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 936 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to a reduction in workers' compensation insurance premiums for certain employers.
House: Insurance
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 999 70-0 (1987)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the locations at which hearings regarding workers' compensation claims may be conducted by the Industrial Accident Board.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1018 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, RichardSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the notice period for cancellation or nonrenewal of workers' compensation insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1021 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the provision of safety and accident prevention services at job sites.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
| ACCIDENTS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Safety
HB 1022 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to workers' compensation insurance experience rating.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1137 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Richard
Relating to the definition of "intoxication" in workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1324 70-0 (1987)
Author: Taylor, M.A.
Relating to certain physical examinations required for workers' compensation purposes.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1360 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to providing workers' compensation coverage under local government insurance pools.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1363 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to local government workers' compensation.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1460 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to certain definitions under the workers' compensation laws.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1461 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to certain fees to be awarded to an insurer who defends a groundless workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1462 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to access to certain records regarding workers' compensation claims and to the investigation by the attorney general of claims suspected to be fraudulent.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1463 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to entitlement to workers' compensation benefits in cases of total incapacity.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1464 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to entitlement to workers' compensation benefits in cases based on total or partial loss of use of a part of the body.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1565 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, RichardSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the repeal of the workers' compensation laws of this state.
House: Government Organization Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1645 70-0 (1987)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the selection of medical services under the workers' compensation program.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1720 70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to entitlement to workers' compensation weekly benefits during the pendency of an action regarding a lump-sum award.
House: Business & Commerce
Withdrawn from schedule
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1887 70-0 (1987)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to mandatory workers' compensation coverage.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1958 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to eliminating certain discriminatory language in the workers' compensation act.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1959 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the requirement that parties to a workers' compensation award file statements of position before the Industrial Accident Board may issue an award.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1960 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to payments of workers' compensation benefits when a dispute arises between two carriers as to the liability of each carrier.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2036 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to appealing disputed medical benefits in lifetime benefit cases under the workers' compensation laws.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2037 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to competitive rates for workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2038 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to medical examinations ordered by the association under the Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2039 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to setting cases for pre-hearing conferences and awards by the Industrial Accident Board on joint motion.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2089 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to workers' compensation self-insurance and unfair or deceptive claims practices.
House: Business & Commerce
Reported from s/c with substitute
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2218 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Richard
Relating to certain requirements for reports and administrative proceedings regarding workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2219 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, RichardSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Research Center.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Education
Senate conferees appointed
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE RESEARCH CENTER, TEXAS
HB 2223 70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the rights of an injured worker and the procedures applicable to the Texas workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Commerce
Reported from s/c with substitute
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2255 70-0 (1987)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the workers' compensation assigned risk pool.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2258 70-0 (1987)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to a fee schedule for medical treatment under the Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Commerce
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2280 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the creation of insurance trusts by ranchers and farmers for the purpose of providing workers compensation insurance coverage for ranchers and farmers employing farm or ranch laborers and amending the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, by adding Article 8309j; and declaring an emergency.
House: Insurance
Referred to subcommittee
| Agriculture | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2360 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to certification of attorneys who practice before the Industrial Accident Board.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Lawyers
HB 2387 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the establishment of a workers' compensation insurance competitive rating system.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from calendar
| INSURANCE RATES | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2432 70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the discount for present payment, the interest rate on past due installments, and the interest rate on judgments provided under workers' compensation laws.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2433 70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the reduction or suspension of workers' compensation payments to employees not following health care advice.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2434 70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the definition of partial incapacity for purposes of the workers' compensation laws.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2442 70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HCR 219 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Richard
Creating a joint select committee to oversee a study of the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 8 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the definition of "intoxication" in workers' compensation cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/amendments
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 195 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to requirements regarding state, executive, legislative, and judicial employees injured on the job.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Employees
SB 368 70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the appropriation and transfer of certain funds to the attorney general for payment of workers' compensation claims of state employees.
Senate: Finance
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 439 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Smith, Richard
Relating to an offset against workers' compensation benefits for certain law enforcement officers employed by political subdivisions.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement
SB 498 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance for certain agricultural workers.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 783 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to property damage and liability insurance for motor bus operators.
Senate: Economic Development
Left as pending business in comm.
| Common Carriers | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 844 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to workers' compensation insurance experience rating.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1009 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to workers' compensation self-insurance and unfair or deceptive claims practices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1042 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to appealing disputed medical benefits in lifetime benefit cases under the Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on table in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1043 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to medical examinations ordered by the association under Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1044 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to setting cases for pre-hearing conference and awards by the Industrial Accident Board on joint motion.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1135 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to determination of liability on claims.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1136 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to persons entitled to death benefits
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1154 70-0 (1987)
Author: Anderson, RichardSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the authority of the Industrial Accident Board to bar certain persons from practicing before that board.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1159 70-0 (1987)
Author: Anderson, RichardSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the right of appeal in certain workers' compensation cases involving allegations of fraudulent conduct.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1194 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the rights of an injured worker and the procedures applicable to the Texas workers' compensation system.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1195 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the establishment of a workers' compensation insurance competitive rating system.
Senate: Economic Development
Left as pending business in comm.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1241 70-0 (1987)
Author: Anderson, Richard
Relating to the certification of self-insurance programs for workers' compensation insurance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1354 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to Texas Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Pool; providing for the establishment, responsibility, and duties of the Employer's Council.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1355 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to a fee schedule for medical treatment under the workers' compensation law.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1389 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to certain fraudulent practices committed in relation to a workers' compensation claim; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
| FRAUD | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HCR 27 70-2 (1987)
Author: Smith, RichardSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Creating the Joint Select Committee on Workers' Compensation Insurance.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
| Interim Studies | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE, JOINT SELECT COMMITTEE ON
SB 76 70-2 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the definition of "intoxication" in workers' compensation cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 500 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to workers' compensation benefits in certain cases of sexual harassment.
House: Business & Commerce
No action taken in subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 724 69-0 (1985)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to certain taxes collected under the workers' compensation laws and to the authority of the Industrial Accident Board to accept grants, payments, and gifts.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 865 69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to attorney's fees, subrogation rights, and recovery from third persons by the workers' compensation second injury fund.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 884 69-0 (1985)
Author: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to a limitation of jury trials for certain causes of action under the workers' compensation laws.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Juries | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 952 69-0 (1985)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the Office of the Attorney General for the purpose of paying state employees' workers' compensation claims.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1060 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to the period for payment for certain workers' compensation benefits for total incapacity.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1100 69-0 (1985)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the defenses to a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1430 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the certification of self-insurance programs for worker's compensation insurance.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1534 69-0 (1985)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for certain specific injuries.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1535 69-0 (1985)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to certain private causes of action and subrogation rights under the workers' compensation laws in cases involving gross negligence.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1536 69-0 (1985)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to the civil penalty imposed on an employer for failure to file a report of injury with the Industrial Accident Board.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1785 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to permitting an employer to be a certified self-insurer of workers compensation benefits; amending Article 8309 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, to enlarge the definition of "association" to include a self-insurer and to enlarge the definition of "subscriber" to include a self-insurer; expressing the purpose of the legislation; providing that the State Board of Insurance and the Commissioner of Insurance shall administer the Act; providing a method for an employer to become a certified self-insurer; requiring a certified self-insurer to maintain a safety program for employees, requiring certified self-insurers to participate in the Texas Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Pool; imposing a tax on certified self-insurers; creating a Texas Certified Self-Insurers Guaranty Association and providing for its operation; amending Title 130, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, by adding a new Article 8309j.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1786 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to workers' compensation self-insurance and unfair or deceptive claims practices.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1790 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Defining the term "wages."
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Wages | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2219 69-0 (1985)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the submission of reports concerning on-the-job injuries sustained by state employees.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2220 69-0 (1985)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to subrogation recoveries by the director of the State Employees Division of the Attorney General's Office.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 158 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to definitions of the terms "Injury," "Personal Injury," and "Occupational Disease" for workers' compensation statutes, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 159 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to venue for suits to set aside final rulings and decisions of the Industrial Accident Board; declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 167 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to enforcement of settlement agreements and agreed judgments and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 168 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to discount for present payment of future due workers' compensation benefits, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 170 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to benefits for total and partial incapacity, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 174 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to mandatory workers' compensation coverage insurance and the rates for that insurance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 178 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to presumption of discrimination upon discharge or suspension of any employee following settlement or Board ruling, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
| Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 319 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the definition of intoxication in workers' compensation cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 382 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to duties of the clerk of county and district courts in regard to appeals and judgments in workers' compensation cases.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 383 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to third party suits brought by workers' compensation claimants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 411 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to certain taxes collected under the workers' compensation laws.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Taxation--General
SB 421 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to vocational rehabilitation benefits for persons entitled to workers' compensation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 751 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to insolvency of insurance companies; increasing limitations on the amount of covered claims; defining terms; amending Articles 21.28-C and 5.76(c), Insurance Code of Texas.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 799 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Involving prevention of injuries and assignment of rejected risks; providing for payment of claims of insolvent insurers; amending Article 5.76 of the Insurance Code.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 909 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the enforcement of settlement agreements or judgments in worker's compensation cases.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 935 69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services and worker's compensation benefits to certain injured employees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1163 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to workers' compensation benefits in certain cases of sexual harassment.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed in s/c
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SB 1461 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the Office of the Attorney General for the purpose of paying state employees' workers' compensation claims.
Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 68 68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the assignment of certain workers' compensation benefits to an insurance company.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 99 68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the reduction of workers' compensation death benefits because of benefits paid for prior period incapacity.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 131 68-0 (1983)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to worker's compensation funeral benefits.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 215 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to deposit premiums paid for workers' compensation insurance, property liability insurance, and property damage insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 521 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to application of the workers' compensation law to farm and ranch laborers.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Read third time
| Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 682 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to the assessment of a civil penalty for an employer's failure to file a workers' compensation injury report.
House: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 935 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to worker's compensation benefits for emergency medical personnel, peace officers, and fire fighters for contagious diseases.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 942 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to sick leave for certain firemen and policemen.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE
HB 1175 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the certification of self-insurance programs for workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1237 68-0 (1983)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to defenses in Workers' Compensation actions.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1439 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to the payment of workers' compensation benefits pending an appeal from a decision of the Industrial Accident Board.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1466 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gamez, Joe
Relating to worker's compensation insurance for employees of political subdivisions.
House: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 1574 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the adjustment of workers' compensation claims by private insurance carriers.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1581 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Relating to promptness of payment of workers compensation benefits, fines and penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1640 68-0 (1983)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the defenses to a workers' compensation action.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1783 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to compensation for work-related injuries incurred by an employee whose employer does not carry workers' compensation insurance.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1795 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to membership on the Governing Committee of the Texas Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Pool.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1852 68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage of subcontractors as defined herein.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1975 68-0 (1983)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to enforcement of settlement agreements in workers' compensation cases.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1977 68-0 (1983)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to continuing jurisdiction of the Industrial Accident Board, in certain cases, under a compromise settlement or agreed judgment.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2072 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to late filing of notice of intent to appeal an Industrial Accident Board's award and filing suit in District Court.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2074 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to recovery from third person; subrogation; compromise.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2075 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to employee discrimination as the result of a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2081 68-0 (1983)
Author: Granoff, AlSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the promptness of payment of workers' compensation benefits, fines, and penalties.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2082 68-0 (1983)
Author: Granoff, Al
Relating to the suspension of workers' compensation benefits based upon certain physical examinations.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2106 68-0 (1983)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the Second Injury Fund.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2107 68-0 (1983)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to lump sum settlements in the case of death.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2120 68-0 (1983)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to workers' compensation and other insurance benefits for rejected risks.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2173 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to coverage of agricultural employers and employment under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Referred to Committee on Labor & Employment Relations
| Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2230 68-0 (1983)
Author: Watson, Ed
Relating to subscriber eligibility under the worker's compensation law.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2252 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to subscriber eligibility under the worker's compensation law.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
HCR 112 68-0 (1983)
Author: Granoff, Al
Directing the Industrial Accident Board to in no way discriminate in their findings against any injured worker with regard to race, creed, sex, religion, national origin, city, county, or region in which the injured worker resides.
House: Business & Commerce
See remarks
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 355 68-0 (1983)
Author: Granoff, Al
Directing the Industrial Accident Board and all its district offices in no way to discriminate in their findings against any injured worker with regard to race creed, sex, religion, or national origin.
House: Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 180 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the continuation, administration, membership, powers and duties, and grounds for removal of members of the Industrial Accident Board; providing for confidentiality of certain procedures and records; providing funding and certain regulations concerning awards from the Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund, administered by the board; providing for arbitration panels; requiring certain reports and information from employers, subscribers, and insurance companies and notices as to cancellation of policies; providing penalties.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SB 291 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the time a claim for compensation shall be made under the Workers' Compensation Act; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 292 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the reduction of certain workers' compensation death benefits because of benefits paid for prior period of incapacity.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 308 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to enforcement of settlement agreements and agreed judgments and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 309 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to presumption of discrimination upon discharge or suspension of any employee following settlement or Board ruling and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 310 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to definitions of the terms "Injury," "Personal Injury," and "Occupational Disease" for workers' compensation statutes, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 311 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to benefits under a compromise settlement agreement or provided in an agreed judgment approved by the court; providing procedures for handling a dispute and a limitation period for payment of benefits.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 312 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to venue for suits to set aside final rulings and decisions of the Industrial Accident Board; declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 313 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to discount for present payment of future due workers' compensation benefits, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 314 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to benefits for total and partial incapacity, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 338 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to application of the workers' compensation law to farm and ranch laborers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 344 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the certification of self-insurance programs for worker's compensation insurance.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 478 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services and workers' compensation benefits to certain injured employees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 515 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the membership and duties of the governing committee of the Texas Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Pool and to furnishing insurance for certain rejected risks; prescribing the powers and duties of the pool and the State Board of Insurance; providing for hearings and appeals.
House: Insurance Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 780 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to late filing of notice of intent to appeal an Industrial Accident Board's award and filing suit in District Court.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 831 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to sick leave for certain firemen and policemen.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SICK LEAVE
