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.
Section: 406.011 406.012 406.031 406.032 406.033 406.034 406.035 406.051 406.052 406.053 406.071 406.072 406.073 406.074 406.075
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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