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Texas Labor Code - Section 406.051. Security By Commercial Insurance

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§ 406.051. SECURITY BY COMMERCIAL INSURANCE.  (a) An 
insurance company may contract to secure an employer's liability 
and obligations and to pay compensation by issuing a workers' 
compensation insurance policy under this subchapter.
	(b)  The contract for coverage must be written on a policy 
and endorsements approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.
	(c)  The employer may not transfer:                                            
		(1)  the obligation to accept a report of injury under 
Section 409.001;     
		(2)  the obligation to maintain records of injuries 
under Section 409.006;  
		(3)  the obligation to report injuries to the insurance 
carrier under Section 409.005;
		(4)  liability for a violation of Section 415.006 or 
415.008 or of Chapter 451;  or
		(5)  the obligation to comply with a commissioner 
order.                    

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended 
by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 954, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 
2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 3.032, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.

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