Tex. Labor Code Section 505.002
Application of General Workers’ Compensation Laws; Limit on Actions and Damages

(a)

The following provisions of Subtitles A and B apply to and are included in this chapter except to the extent that they are inconsistent with this chapter:

(1)

Chapter 401 (General Provisions), other than Section 401.012 (Definition of Employee), defining “employee”;

(2)

Chapter 402 (Operation and Administration of Workers’ Compensation System);

(3)

Chapter 403 (Division Financing), other than Sections 403.001-403.005;

(4)

Chapters 404 (Office of Injured Employee Counsel) and 405 (Workers’ Compensation Research);

(5)

Subchapters B, D, E, and H, Chapter 406 (Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage), other than Sections 406.071-406.073, and 406.075 (Effect of Compensation Paid in Other Jurisdiction);

(6)

Chapter 408 (Workers’ Compensation Benefits), other than Sections 408.001 (Exclusive Remedy; Exemplary Damages)(b) and (c);

(7)

Chapters 409 (Compensation Procedures) and 410 (Adjudication of Disputes);

(8)

Subchapters A and G, Chapter 411 (Workers’ Health and Safety), other than Sections 411.003 (Immunity from Certain Liability) and 411.004 (Exclusive Remedy);

(9)

Chapters 412-417; and

(10)

Chapter 451 (Discrimination Prohibited).

(b)

For the purpose of applying the provisions listed by Subsection (a) to this chapter, “employer” means “department.”

(c)

Neither this chapter nor Subtitle A authorizes a cause of action or damages against the department or an employee of the department beyond the actions and damages authorized by Chapter 101 (Tort Claims), Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.323, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Section 505.002 — Application of General Workers' Compensation Laws; Limit on Actions and Damages, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LA/htm/LA.­505.­htm#505.­002 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

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