Tex. Labor Code Section 504.073
Representation in Legal Proceedings

(a)

Except as provided by Subsection (b), in a proceeding in connection with workers’ compensation benefits provided by a political subdivision as a self-insurer, the political subdivision may be represented by:

(1)

the political subdivision’s attorney or that attorney’s assistants; or

(2)

outside counsel.

(b)

In a proceeding involving workers’ compensation for employees of a municipal utility operated by a board of trustees established under Section 1502.070 (Management and Control of Utility System), Government Code, or a similar law, if the board of trustees is a self-insurer, the municipality shall be represented by the regularly employed attorney or outside counsel of the board of trustees.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 8.284, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 504.073 — Representation in Legal Proceedings, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.504.htm#504.073 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

504.001
Definitions 504.002
Application of General Workers’ Compensation Laws 504.003
Election of Remedies 504.011
Method of Providing Coverage 504.012
Optional Coverages 504.013
Coverage for Trustees and Staff of Self-insurance Fund 504.014
Exclusions 504.015
Municipal Utilities 504.016
Joint Insurance Fund 504.017
Federal and State Funded Transportation Entities 504.018
Notice to Division and Employees 504.019
Coverage for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder for Certain First Responders 504.051
Offset Against Payments for Incapacity 504.052
Sick Leave Benefits 504.053
Election 504.054
Contested Case Hearing on and Judicial Review of Independent Review 504.055
Expedited Provision of Medical Benefits for Certain Injuries Sustained by First Responder in Course and Scope of Employment 504.056
Intent of Expedited Provision of Medical Benefits for Certain Injuries Sustained by First Responder in Course and Scope of Employment 504.071
Rules 504.072
Appropriations for Disbursements 504.073
Representation in Legal Proceedings 504.074
Self-insurance Account for Death Benefits and Lifetime Income Benefits

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 504.073’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 504.073 — Representation in Legal Proceedings, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.504.htm#504.073 (last accessed Apr. 29, 2024).