Workers' Compensation Legislation
The Legislature passed the following workers' compensation-related bills during the 2011 regular session.
Senate Bill 321. By Hegar. Relating to an employee's transportation and storage of certain firearms or ammunition while on certain property owned or controlled by the employee's employer.
Bill Status. 09/01/2011 Earliest effective date
Senate Bill 425. By Carona. Relating to property and casualty certificates of insurance and approval of property and casualty certificate of insurance forms by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Bill Status. 09/01/2011 Earliest effective date
Senate Bill 800. By Duncan. Relating to a workers' compensation data collection agent designated by the commissioner of workers' compensation.
Bill Status. 06/17/2011 Earliest effective date
Senate Bill 809. By Seliger. Relating to adjudication of certain workers' compensation disputes, including judicial review in district court.
Bill Status. 09/01/2011 Earliest effective date
House Bill 528. By Solomons. Relating to the provision of pharmaceutical services through informal and voluntary networks in the workers’ compensation system; providing an administrative violation.
Companion: Senate Bill 318
Bill Status. 06/17/2011 Earliest effective date
House Bill 625. By Solomons. Relating to notice of staff leasing services company workers’ compensation claim and payment information; providing an administrative violation.
Bill Status. 09/01/2011 Earliest effective date
House Bill 1951. By Taylor, Larry. Relating to the continuation and operation of the Texas Department of Insurance and the operation of certain insurance programs (Sunset bill).
Bill Status. 09/01/2011 Earliest effective date
House Bill 2089. By Smithee. Relating to the resolution of overpayment or underpayment of income benefits under the workers' compensation program.
Bill Status. Effective date 01/01/2012
Bill Status: 09/01/2011 Earliest effective date