Texas Labor Code
§ 406.051 — SECURITY BY COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
LA § 406.051Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 406. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE · Art. C. COVERAGE THROUGH COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
Statute text
View on source(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;
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Legislative history
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.032, eff. September 1, 2005.